| Rize Tea | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Black |
| Other names | Rize çayı, Çay |
| Origin | Rize Province, Turkey |
| Quick description | Turkish tea produced in the eastern Black Sea province of Rize |
Rize tea (Turkish: Rize çayı) is the black tea used for Turkish tea. Produced in Rize Province of Turkey which has a mild climate with high precipitation and fertile soil, when brewed it is mahogany in color.[1]
In addition to being consumed at home, it is served in Turkish cafés by a çaycı, in small, narrow-waisted glasses. It can be taken strong (Turkish: demli or dark) or weak (Turkish: açık or light), and is traditionally served with sugar crystals (Turkish: toz şeker) or a couple of sugar lumps (Turkish: kesme şeker),[2][3] although it's frequently consumed without any sugar, depending on personal preference.
- ^ Saberi, Helen (2010-10-15). Tea: A Global History. Reaktion Books. pp. 78–79. ISBN 978-1-86189-892-0.
- ^ Janger, Kathie. Just Your Cup of Tea. Standard International Media. p. 19. ISBN 978-1-60081-649-9.
- ^ Yousuf, Ambreen (2021-04-20). "Tea culture in Turkey, Kashmir: Types, brewing, health benefits". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-10-08.