Turkish Tea History

Tea is made out of the Chinese camellia plant leaves. It is considered the second most consumed beverages in the world after water. There are many types of tea, some of which are: the red, the green, the white and the oolong tea.

The Turks started growing tea in many areas east of the Black Sea as they inherited the love of tea which is now their first drink. Turkish tea is the friend of Turks in the mornings and evenings before, after, or even along with meals.

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What Are the Models of Turkish Tea Cups?

Ancient Turkish Tea Cups

Ancient Turkish Tea Cups

The ancient Turkish tea cups are considered the most distinctive models ever as they are distinguished by and elegant and attractive design. The Turks are very skillful at making many types of ancient tea cups. Here are some of the ancient Turkish tea cups sets:

  • An ancient Turkish tea 6 cups set, rose-model of different colors along with spoons and a serving dis.
  • An ancient Turkish tea 6 cups set, “ Sultan’s Harem'” model of different colors along with a sugar can and serving tray.


Luxurious Turkish Tea Cups set

Luxurious Turkish Tea Cups set

Who of us is not willing to enjoy the taste of Turkish tea served with the luxurious Turkish cups that are made of high quality and various colors and shapes?! The Turks make tea cups very skillfully due to their deep love for Turkish tea where there are many models of luxurious Turkish tea cups. Here are some of which:

  • 6 Luxurious Turkish tea colored cups “Sultan’s Harem” model
  • 6 Luxurious Turkish tea colored cups Tulip flower model

Comes with a serving tray and a candies box . Available colors are: silver, golden, gray, yellowish copper, antique copper.


Silver Turkish Tea Cups

Silver Turkish Tea Cups

The silver Turkish tea cups have its own magic and unique elegance. This type of tea cups is distinguished by its beautiful drawings and attractive shapes.

  • Silver Ottoman Turkish tea 6 cups set with a candies box and serving tray
  • Ajar brand – available in two colors silver and gold.

What Are the Benefits of Turkish Tea?

  1. Enhances the gastrointestinal tract
  2. Boosts the heart’s health
  3. Good for intestines’ health
  4. Minimizes the likelihood of developing strokes
  5. Regulates the kidneys’ movement
  6. Actively boosts the immune system

Turkish Tea Way of Preparation

Turkish tea is prepared using two pots of tea following the underneath steps:

  • Fill the lower pot with water and put it on fire
  • Put 2 spoons of Turkish tea leaves in the upper pot and place it on top of the lower one.
  • When water boils in the lower pot, pour hot water on tea leaves found in the upper pot
  • Leave the upper pot on top and fire is on for ten minutes until tea is ready.
  • In order to know the exact steps of preparing Turkish tea, you can have a look at Turkish Tea Way of Preparation.

What is the Turkish Tea Pot?

Upon noting the Turkish tea preparation steps, you’ve come to know that Turkish tea is prepared using two pots of tea. You may wonder where to buy such two pieces. The Turkish tea pot is composed of two superimposed-on each other pieces called “Samovar” which you can order online via our store from here.