Iranian tea culture

Iran is a country which is known for its reserves of oil and natural gases. Apart from this, this country is known for its culture, architecture and traditions as well as hospitality. The traditional food items here are also very special. For example, here rice and plov are made in which saffron, herbs and dry fruits are used, while 'Tahadig' is a traditional dish here which is prepared from rice. Apart from this, the stew Khoresh here is also an amazing dish. You must have heard a lot about Iranian tea made in India and perhaps even tasted it, in which milk is added and it has a creamy taste, but if you see the traditional tea made here, milk is not used in it.

When it comes to tea in India, people hardly like it without milk. Here, milk is not added to tea only under certain conditions, like if someone is a fitness freak or the digestion is not good, but in Iran, people do not add milk to traditionally made tea. In this article we will know what are the reasons behind it and how tea is made there.

Iranian tea culture

If you drink tea traditionally made in Iran, it will not contain milk, because people there take black tea, which has a bold taste. Actually, if we talk about Iranian tea culturists, they believe that adding milk changes the real taste, color and aroma of tea. The people there like to drink tea in its pure form.

This is the second reason

Another reason for not adding milk in tea in Iran is that there is a tradition of eating sweets with tea instead of salty snacks, like people like to have dates with tea which does not taste good with milk tea. In this way, people there avoid adding milk in tea.

Traditional Iranian Tea

If you go to Iran or have ever been to Iran, you must have seen that in their daily routine you will always find people drinking black tea, which is made with simple tea leaves. Cinnamon and cardamom are added to enhance its taste.

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saffron tea

In Iran, saffron tea i.e. saffron tea is made on special occasions. It is served on occasions like family functions and weddings. It is believed that this tea improves the mood. To make it, saffron threads are ground for some time and a little sugar or salt is also ground. 1 to 2 spoons of hot water is added to it and kept aside. Then water is boiled by adding normal tea leaves and then saffron mixture and rose water are added. Sugar can be added as per taste while serving.

Gol Gavazban Flower Tea

Talking about the different types of tea made in Iran, Gol Gavzaban flower tea is also made here, in which you can use honey or sugar for sweetness as per your choice. Usually lemon is added to it. Often people like to drink it in the evening.