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Tea & infusion

Lahijan Tea

چای لاهیجان

IR0415 Evidence: A — Directly documented Where it is eaten: Gilan

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Hands-on time
5 min (Estimated)
Makes
4 servings (Estimated)
Kind
Tea & infusion
Where it is eaten
Provincial
Serving
250 mL

Cooking time is not documented in the source, so it is not shown.

Ingredients

Quantities below make about 4 servings (Estimated)

  • Iranian tea leaves 12 g
  • water 1 L

Quantities and nutrition on this page are estimates unless the source gives measured values.

How this kind of dish is made

The source documents this dish but not a method specific to it. The steps below describe how dishes of this kind are generally made.

  1. Bring fresh water to a boil.

  2. Place the tea, flowers, or herbs in a pot and add hot water.

  3. Steep for several minutes, strain if needed, and serve plain or sweetened.

Cook's notes

Avoid prolonged boiling of aromatic herbs; covered steeping preserves aroma better. Control the amount of herb to prevent excessive bitterness.

Background

Lahijan is one of the principal centers of Iranian tea culture and production. Tea in Iran is not merely an everyday drink; it is a core element of hospitality at home, work, and in the bazaar.

Nutrition

Serving: 250 mL · Estimated
Energy5 kcal
Protein0 g
Fat0 g
Carbohydrate1 g

Where this comes from

Dish-specific official Visit Iran page supports the record; Grade A does not certify laboratory nutrition.

Record: IR0415 · Evidence: A (Directly documented)

Open the source page https://visitiran.ir/cuisine/street-food-tehran