Turkish Tea recipe served in a glass, by Istanbul Grill House Turkish Restaurant
Jun 08 2026

Turkish Tea Recipe

Time25m
Serves4

Make Turkish Tea Recipe in just 25m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil.

  2. 2

    Add Tea Leaves

    Once the water is boiling, add 4 tablespoons of black tea leaves directly into the kettle.

  3. 3

    Simmer

    Lower the heat and let the tea leaves simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

  4. 4

    Strain the Tea

    After simmering, strain the tea into a teapot, discarding the leaves.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Pour the tea into small glasses. Add sugar to taste and enjoy your Turkish tea!

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