Turkish tea is a tradition in Turkey, enjoyed at any time of the day. Its preparation involves boiling water, black tea, and letting it steep for a perfect infusion. The result is an aromatic and comforting beverage. Ideal to enjoy in good company.
To enjoy a comforting Turkish Tea, you should carefully combine the flavors of black tea with boiling water, allowing them to steep together for a few minutes.
Finally, by straining the tea and adding a refreshing touch of lemon and basil leaves, you will achieve an aromatic and delicious experience.
Turkish Tea
Ingredients
1 liter of Water
3 tablespoons of Turkish tea or black tea
Ice
Lemon
Basil leaves
Preparation
Step 1 : In a saucepan, add 500ml of water and bring to a gentle boil.
Step 2 : In a separate saucepan, place the black tea or Turkish tea and heat gently.
Step 3 : Gradually incorporate the boiling water.
Step 4 : In a third saucepan, add the remaining 500ml of water and heat gently.
Step 5 : Place the container with the prepared black tea on top, cover, and let steep for 20 minutes.
Step 6 : After that time, remove from heat and let it rest.
Step 7 : Then, strain the tea into a container using a strainer and add 500ml of water, ready to serve in a small glass.
Step 8 : To prepare iced tea, serve it in a glass with ice and garnish with a lemon wedge and basil leaves to taste.
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