How to Brew Berberoğlu Tea: A Perfect Cup in 25 Minutes

Berberoğlu tea, with its full-bodied leaves from the high-altitude gardens of Rize, only reveals its true flavour when brewed correctly. Our recommendation: don't rush it — 25 minutes is the sweet spot.

Why 25 minutes?

Berberoğlu tea's large, full-bodied leaves release their aroma and that famous deep reddish-amber colour slowly and steadily. Brewing on a low heat for 25 minutes draws out every drop of flavour — the tea never turns sour or bitter, just smooth, full and crystal-clear.

Step-by-step brewing

• Add 1 teaspoon of Berberoğlu black tea per person to the upper teapot.
• Boil water in the lower pot of your Turkish double teapot (çaydanlık) and pour hot water into the upper pot.
• Leave to brew on a low heat for 25 minutes — don't boil, just let it rest gently.
• Once it reaches a rich reddish-amber hue, serve hot.

Tips and tricks

Soft water gives a clearer colour. Keep the lid on the teapot to retain heat. Drink your tea at its freshest after 25 minutes — don't leave it sitting in the pot for hours.

The source of the flavour

Berberoğlu tea comes straight from the producer to your table — pure, natural and freshly harvested. To enjoy this flavour at home, browse our products — real Rize tea, delivered to your door.