Cay (turkish Tea) Recipe
Strong and soothing black tea, traditionally served in small cups.
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Ingredients
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Tea Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Boil Water
In a kettle, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- 2
Add Tea Leaves
Once the water is boiling, remove it from heat and add 2 tablespoons of black tea leaves.
- 3
Steep the Tea
Let the tea leaves steep in the hot water for about 10-15 minutes, depending on how strong you like your tea.
- 4
Strain the Tea
After steeping, strain the tea into small cups, ensuring that the tea leaves are removed.
- 5
Add Sugar
Add sugar to taste, stirring well to dissolve.
- 6
Serve
Serve hot in small cups, traditionally used for Turkish tea.
