Rize
Description
- strong, energizing tea
- an ideal coffee substitute
- an authentic Turkish drink
Standard grade black Turkish broken tea from the Rize region. An incredibly popular drink in Turkey that you'll see absolutely everywhere.
A legend from the Black Sea
Looking for something to reliably boost your stamina in the morning, or just craving a moment of peace with the scent of distant lands? Rize tea isn't just any loose-leaf tea. It's the liquid heart of Turkey, grown on the slopes by the Black Sea, where the tea plant finds the perfect conditions. If you've ever visited Istanbul, you'll recognize the taste immediately – robust, earthy, and uncompromisingly honest.
Why swap your morning coffee for Rize?
This tea doesn't mess around with delicate floral notes you need a magnifying glass to find. It's a workhorse. It has a deep mahogany color (Turks call it "rabbit's blood") and a flavor that will get you on your feet before a demanding day at work or a long evening of gaming.
Its main strength is versatility. You can brew it as strong as you like in a traditional double teapot (çaydanlık), or steep it the classic way in a mug. It pairs perfectly with sugar or honey, and although purists might frown upon it, it can even handle a splash of milk.
Read our guide on traditional Rize tea preparation.
How will your Rize arrive? Read more about how we pack our teas.
Preparation tip
Product's details
Net weight: 50 g
Weight: 60 g
Turkey
1436
Reviews
154,7 (15 reviews)
An excellent choice. The quality is stunning for the price. This tea is truly strong, but once you dial in the dosage, even more sensitive palates will appreciate it. The flavor is bold yet delicious in its own way; when prepared correctly, the tea isn't bitter, but has this 'dense strength' that I can't quite describe. Priceless for exam season :).
Výborná záležitost. Za cenu úchvatná kvalita. Čaj je to vskutku silný, ale když si člověk vyladí dávkování, přijde vhod i citlivějším jazýčkům. Chuť je výrazná, ale ve svém slova smyslu lahodná; čaj, při správné přípravě, není hořký, ale má prostě takovou ,hutnou sílu', kterou nedokáži úplně správně popsat. Na zkouškové k nezaplacení :).
I bought this tea for a friend who loves black teas. If it isn't bitter enough to taste like a lawyer's soul, it's not a real black tea to her. This tea passed the test.
Čaj jsem koupila pro kamarádku, ta miluje černé čaje, a pokud není tak hořký, že chutná jako odvar z právníkovy duše, tak to pro ni není černý čaj. Tento čaj testem prošel.
I heard about this tea in a tea group, and when I saw it here on the site, I had to try it (especially at such a great price). I prepared it this way:
- I roasted 10g of tea in a small pot/saucepan (while boiling 500 ml of water in a kettle)
- Once the tea became fragrant, I added two tablespoons of cane sugar, turned down the heat, and roasted it carefully so the sugar wouldn't burn (it creates a sticky, caramel-like mixture with the tea)
- Meanwhile, the water in the kettle finished boiling, so I poured it over the mixture in the pot (pour carefully, it splatters a lot!) and simmered it on low heat for 5 minutes
- I strained everything into a teapot with a sieve and poured it into mugs
The result is a real energy booster, perfect for waking up in the morning!
O čaji jsem se dozvěděl z jedné čajové skupiny a když jsem ho viděl zde na webu, musel jsem vyzkoušet (zvlášť za takovou příjemnou cenu). Připravil jsem ho tímto způsobem:
- 10g čaje jsem opražil v menším hrnci/rendlíku (a mezitím dal vařit 500 ml vody do konvice)
- Když začal čaj vonět, přisypal jsem dvě lžíce třtinového cukru, stáhnul plamen na plotně a pražil opatrně, aby se cukr nepřipálil (vytvoří dohromady s čajem lepivou, karamelovou hmotu)
- Mezitím se mi dovařila voda v konvici, zalil jsem směs v hrnci vařící vodou (zalévejte opatrně, hodně to prská!) a vařil na mírném plameni 5 minut
- Vše jsem slil do konvičky se sítkem a přelil do hrnečků
Výsledkem je opravdu silný nakopávač, na ranní probuzení ideální!
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