Çay
in Istanbul
Strong black Turkish tea served in tulip-shaped glasses, sipped at breakfast, after meals, on ferries, and in tea gardens overlooking the Bosphorus. It is less a beverage than a daily rhythm woven into the city.
Did you know?
Turkey consistently ranks among the world's highest tea-consuming countries, and Istanbul runs on countless tiny glasses of cay every day.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Çay in Istanbul
Emirgan Cinaralti Tea Garden
$$$$Emirgan
A classic Bosphorus tea stop where visitors linger over tulip glasses of cay with a view and the easy pace that makes Istanbul tea culture feel so memorable.
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