Description
A sweet, tart, and refreshingly aromatic hospitality fruit tea made from dried apple pulp and flavorings.
Restaurants serving Elma Çayı
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Dried apple
- Water
- Sugar
- Cinnamon
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Place dried apple pieces (or commercial Elma Çayı powder) in a teapot.
- Pour boiling water and let it steep for several minutes until the apple's sweetness and aroma fully emerge.
- Add a cinnamon stick or cloves as a secret ingredient, and pour into a tulip-shaped glass. Add sugar to adjust sweetness to taste.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sweet and tart apple flavor
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Store-bought apple tea leaves
Pairing
Lokum
Trivia
[Trend] Turks prefer regular Çay, but this exploded as hospitality for tourists. The powder type is hugely popular as a standard souvenir.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Slowly sip and enjoy the aroma while negotiating prices with shopkeepers at carpet or souvenir shops in the Grand Bazaar!
Allergen
Apple