Recitation

Kıraat is a balanced and characterful Turkish tea blend that brings together leaves from high-altitude tea gardens in Rize, Trabzon, Artvin, and Giresun.

When brewed slowly in a classic teapot, it offers a vibrant reddish-copper color, a full body, and a clean bitterness in the cup. The blend of leaves from different Black Sea regions gives the tea a non-uniform character; strong but not harsh, with a long and familiar profile.

Harvest Structure

• Black Sea Tea Leaves: Full body, vibrant color, and distinct Turkish tea character.

• Balanced Bitterness: A clean and crisp structure that retains its flavor even when diluted with hot water.

• Long Finish: Warm, persistent, and familiar tea notes on the palate.

• Suitable for Teapot Brewing: A blend whose body, color, and aroma become more pronounced when brewed slowly.

The Story of the Name

“Qiraat” means reading, the act of reading aloud, and carefully reciting a text. Its name derives from the old and familiar association that a slowly brewed cup of tea forms with a book, a newspaper, or a long conversation. Because some things are best appreciated slowly: a good text, and a good cup of tea.

Aroma: Warm, slightly roasted, and clean black tea scent. Palate: Full-bodied, firm, and balanced; with a noticeable but not harsh bitterness. Finish: Long, warm and lingering; bearing the hallmarks of classic Turkish tea.

Caffeine Content

This is a medium-to-high caffeine tea according to our site classification. The caffeine content may vary depending on the amount of leaves used, brewing time, and how much hot water is added when serving.

How to Drink It?

• Plain: The full body of the blend, its clean bitterness, and the characteristic features of Black Sea tea are most clearly felt.

• With sugar: A small amount of sugar softens the bitterness and brings out the warm, familiar character of the tea.

• Light or Dark: The brew can be thinned with hot water according to taste and served light, medium, or dark.

• For breakfast: It accompanies classic breakfast items such as cheese, olives, eggs, bagels, pastries, and pies.

• With desserts: It pairs well with baklava, cookies, halva, milk-based desserts, and plain cakes.

• Throughout the Day: A casual Turkish tea suitable for multiple cups, from breakfast to long conversations.

Suggested Preparation Method

Add 20g of tea to a preheated teapot. Pour 500ml of freshly boiled water over it and let it steep on low heat for 15-20 minutes without boiling.

Pour the prepared brew into a slender glass and serve diluted with hot water to taste.

• For those who can't give up classic Turkish tea.

• For those seeking a balanced blend of different Black Sea teas rather than just one region's flavor.

• For those who love vibrant reddish-copper colored, full-bodied and characterful teas.

• For those who want a subtle but not harsh, clean bitterness.

• For those who prefer to brew their tea slowly in a classic teapot

• For those who want to create their own drinking setup by preparing the brew light, medium, or dark.

• For those seeking a casual blend to accompany breakfast, desserts, and long conversations.

• For those who want a medium-high caffeine, strong and long-lasting Turkish tea.