How to Make Turkish Tea

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Turkish tea is a great drink to enjoy as a mid-afternoon snack, to serve for guests, or to sip as a post-meal treat.

To make it, you’ll need black tea leaves and a Turkish kettle. If you don’t own a Turkish kettle, you can use two stackable saucepans instead, one small and one large. With just a few ingredients, you’ll be able to make and enjoy your Turkish tea in just a few minutes!

1 Purchase your favorite black tea leaves. If you don’t have black tea on hand, head to a local grocery store, tea shop, or online supplier to get your tea leaves. Remember, the strength of your tea depends on how much water you add at the end, so feel free to select your favorite black tea as the base flavor!
- Turkish teas are divided into 3 main strength classes: strong dark teas known as koyu; medium deep brownish red teas called tavşan kanı, which means rabbit’s blood; and weak light teas called açık.^[1]
- Try dark tea leaves like Darjeeling, Assam, and Nilgiri for a nice strong base.
- Purchase herbal teas like mint, apple, rosehip, or lemon ginger if you prefer your tea with a stronger flavor.
2 Boil 5 cups (1,200 mL) of water in the bottom pot. If the two pots are attached, remove the top pot from the bottom pot and fill the bottom teapot with water. Place the top teapot back on top as you begin to boil the water. For the best taste, you should use filtered or bottled water if you have it.
- If you’re going to use tap water, let it run on cold for about 10 seconds before filling…