Haf?z Mustafa Turkish Tea

Turks evolved their own way of making and drinking the black tea (?ay in Turkish), which became a way of life for their culture. Wherever you go in Turkey, tea or coffee will be offered as a sign of friendship and hospitality, anywhere and any time, before or after any meal.??????

Turkish tea is full-flavored and too strong to be served in large cups You can add sugar in it but no milk, and you can have it either lighter (weaker) or darker (stronger) depending on your taste because Turkish tea is made by pouring some very strong tea into the glass, then cutting it with water to the desired strength. ??????

Tea must be stored in closed packages in such a way that it is not affected by humidity and external odors. For best results, lime-free water, a tea-kettle and a porcelain teapot are recommended.After rinsing the clean teapot with lukewarm water, put in one teaspoon of tea per person, whilst the water is boiled in the tea-kettle.Boiling water from the tea-kettle is poured into the teapot.The flame under the tea-kettle is turned down and the teapot is placed onto the tea-kettle so that it boils with the steam underneath.The tea must brew for 10-15 minutes.The tea is then ready for pouring into the tea glasses.??????

Tea, the second most consumed beverage in the world after water, is known as a reaxing, pleasing drink.??????It has also gained importance as a nutritional substance because it contains flavonoids, caffeine, many elements and major vitamins. Tea has greater antioxidant power than many pants and flavonoids may act as antioxidants. ??????

Consumption of tea is generally associated with a lower risk of heart disease and may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. It has been specuated that the antioxidant activity of flavonoids may be at least party responsible as the mechanism for this protection.

Tea consumption also appears to improve the function of the lining of the blood vessels, and also has importance with respect to dental heaith. Dental cavities are caused by a combination oral bacteria, sugars, and acids.??????