World Flavors Cookbook

Azerbaijani Tea (Chay)

Name: Azerbaijani Tea (Chay)
Cook time: 10 min
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: Loose leaf black tea; Thyme or dried wild rose (optional); Lump sugar; Jam or sweets for serving

Strong black tea brewed in a samovar and served in traditional pear-shaped glasses (armudu).

Cuisine: Azerbaijan

Ingredients

Loose leaf black tea
Thyme or dried wild rose (optional)
Lump sugar
Jam or sweets for serving

Instructions

1. Boil water in a samovar or kettle. 2. Rinse a porcelain teapot with hot water. 3. Add tea leaves and a little hot water to the teapot
let sit on top of the samovar to steam. 4. Pour a small amount of tea concentrate into armudu glasses and top with boiling water. 5. Serve with lemon slices and various fruit jams.