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How To Make Persian Tea At Home

Iranians drink tea any time of the day. Persian tea is a national drink that's more than just a beverage. Learn how to make Persian tea at home. 

Prep Time1 minute
Cook Time5 minutes
Brewing7 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Persian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tablespoon loose leaf black tea

Additional flavoring (choose one)

  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 4 strands saffron
  • 4 edible rosebuds
  • 2 inches cinnamon stick

Instructions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to boil.
  • Place the loose leaf tea in a teapot.
  • Pour hot water over the tea. Put the lid on.
  • Let the tea brew in the teapot for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Bring more water to boil.
  • Fill ⅓ glass cups with brewed tea. Fill the cups with hot water.
  • For darker tea, fill ½ cups with brewed tea and for lighter tea, fill the cups up to ¼.
  • Serve with sugar cubes, raisins, dates or cookies.

Notes

  • You can use Ceylon tea, English tea, Earl Grey tea or any other loose leaf black tea to make Persian tea. 

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Sodium: 6mg | Calcium: 4mg