To Make Persian Tea

Name: To Make Persian Tea
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: Fill each glass or cup halfway with tea. Add boiling water from the kettle to dilute the tea to the desired color and taste: Some prefer their tea weak, some strong. Keep the pot covered with the cozy while you drink the first glasses. Persian-style tea should always be served good and hot. Refill the glass frequently (until you’ve had enough of company and it’s time for your guests to leave). Nush-e Jan!; Fill each glass or cup halfway with tea. Add boiling water from the kettle to dilute the tea to the desired color and taste: Some prefer their tea weak, some strong. Keep the pot covered with the cozy while you drink the first glasses. Persian-style tea should always be served good and hot. Refill the glass frequently (until you’ve had enough of company and it’s time for your guests to leave). Nush-e Jan!; Fill the teapot with 4 cups (960 ml) boiling water. Replace the lid, cover the pot with a cozy, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes—do not steep for more than 10 minutes as the quality will deteriorate. If you are using a samovar, steep the tea on top.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.; Pour a glassful of tea and return it to the pot to make sure the tea is evenly mixed.; Fill the teapot with 4 cups (960 ml) boiling water. Replace the lid, cover the pot with a cozy, and let steep for 5 to 10 minutes—do not steep for more than 10 minutes as the quality will deteriorate. If you are using a samovar, steep the tea on top.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.; Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place 2 tablespoons Persian tea leaves in the pot, using perfumed Ghazal or any Persian blend black tea from an Iranian store, and 1 teaspoon (not more) orange blossom water for a delightful flavor, aroma, and color.

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Food of Life

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2011

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Method

Bring water to a boil in a tea kettle. Warm a teapot by swirling some boiling water in it; pour out the water. Place