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Çay (chai)

Strong black tea served in small tulip-shaped glasses, traditionally with sugar or jam. It is at the heart of Azerbaijani hospitality and is drunk at any time of day.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Nutrition facts

23 kcal per serving

Carbohydrates
4.6 g
of which sugars
4.5 g
Fiber
0 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil in a kettle or saucepan.
  2. Put the tea leaves in a teapot, pour in a little boiling water to rinse them, then discard that water.
  3. Pour the rest of the boiling water over the leaves and let it steep for 10 minutes.
  4. Serve the strong tea in small tulip glasses, topped up with a little hot water to taste.
  5. Offer sugar, lemon or jam on the side for everyone.

Variations and tips

Mint tea. Add a few fresh mint leaves to the teapot during steeping.

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