Where to buy good quality Turkish tea and food souvenirs (like pomegranate sauce) in Antalya without overpaying?

In October 2026 participants agreed on one thing: in their experience, tea bags are poor quality everywhere, so buy loose-leaf tea only. Which tea is best is a matter of taste. One participant admitted to mixing different packs to get a richer flavor.

Opinions on Turkish tea differ. In October 2026 one participant wrote that Turks mostly drink tea rather than coffee, and that the tea itself is nothing special, so you can buy it but should not expect a revelation. Others disagreed: Turkish black tea is aromatic and strong, and one said tea of this quality at this price is hard to find back home — just brew it generously. One participant believed the word Filiz on a pack refers to the top leaves.

To serve tea the Turkish way at home, you will want proper tea glasses. In September 2026 they were bought at the homeware stores Madame Coco and English Home in BirimMega AVM, at the corner of Güllük and Tonguç streets, which a participant described as having a wide range of household goods.

In August 2026, asked what to bring home as food souvenirs, a participant listed Turkish 'Saint Nicholas' wine, sweets — only those sold by weight — very good coffee beans, and olive oil.