What Turkish tea should I buy in Antalya, and do I need a traditional double teapot to brew it properly?
Based on 3 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 24 days ago
TL;DR
Avoid instant powdered “tea” drinks: they are considered flavored beverage powder rather than real tea. For proper Turkish black tea, use a traditional double teapot, called a çaydanlık.
What the community said
Skip powdered Turkish “tea” products: they are regarded as instant drink mixes rather than real loose-leaf tea, so choosing a different brand will not make much difference.
25 days ago Instant tea powder
Traditional Turkish tea is best made in a double teapot, a çaydanlık: water boils in the lower pot while strong tea steeps in the upper pot. A regular teapot will not produce the same result.
31 days ago Çaydanlık — Turkish double teapot
Milk is not normally added to Turkish tea; ayran, a savory yogurt drink, is far more common locally. If you need milk for oatmeal, buy it separately rather than expecting it with tea.
32 days ago Ayran