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Tea in Turkey

Tea is a drink that a lot of people like to drink. In Turkey, tea is very popular and many people drink it all the time.

To make tea in Turkey, people use a special kettle called a "çaydanlık". This kettle is made up of two parts, a bigger one on the bottom and a smaller one on the top that fits into the bigger one like a puzzle piece.

First, people fill the bigger kettle with water and put it on the stove to heat up. Then, they fill the smaller kettle with loose tea leaves and some water.

Once the big kettle is boiling, they put the smaller kettle on top of it and let the tea brew for a while. This makes a strong tea that is perfect for sipping on.

When people want to drink the tea, they use small glass cups with no handles. They pour the tea from the kettle into the cup, making sure to leave some room at the top. Then, they add a little bit of sugar if they want it sweeter.

In Turkey, people like to sit and chat while drinking their tea. They may have a little snack with it too, like a sweet or savory pastry.

That's how people in Turkey make and enjoy their tea. Simple, right?