World Flavors Cookbook

Uzbek Green Tea (Kök Choy)

Name: Uzbek Green Tea (Kök Choy)
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Uzbekistan
Ingredients: Loose-leaf green tea, boiling water

The foundation of Uzbek social life: premium green tea served in small bowls (pialas).

Cuisine: Uzbekistan

Ingredients

Rinse the teapot with hot water. Add tea leaves. Pour boiling water. Let steep for 5 mins. Before serving, pour the tea into a piala and back into the pot three times (loitirish) to wake up the flavor. Serve in pialas.