Turkey is one of the world's largest tea producers, but almost all is consumed domestically. Brewed strong in a two-pot caydanlik and served in tulip-shaped glasses, diluted to taste. Refusing tea is almost impolite.
Tasting Notes
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Origin
Rize, Eastern Black Sea, Turkey, Turkey
Plant
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis (local)
Land
200–800m
Craft
May – October harvest. Full oxidation, CTC and orthodox, strong processing.
From the tea table
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