Çaykur — Authentic Turkish Tea from Rize

The story of Çaykur

Founded in 1947, Çaykur is the state-rooted tea giant that put Turkish tea on the map. Almost every glass of çay served in Turkey traces back to the rain-soaked plantations of Rize, where the cool, humid Black Sea climate produces a bright, full-bodied leaf. Çaykur grows, harvests and processes its tea entirely within this region, and the brand has become a daily ritual in millions of homes. For Turkish, Kurdish and Cypriot families across Britain, a pot of Çaykur brewed in a double çaydanlık is the taste of home.

What makes Çaykur tea special

Turkish tea is unique in how it is grown and how it is brewed. The leaves are cut from low-altitude, pesticide-light gardens and dried to a deep, coppery colour. Brewed slowly in a stacked teapot, the result is a strong, aromatic infusion you dilute to taste — açık (light) or koyu (dark) — and serve in the classic tulip glass. Unlike many Western blends, good Turkish tea is meant to be steeped for several minutes and sipped throughout the day, with friends, family and endless conversation.

The Çaykur range at Turkish Online Market

Turkish Online Market stocks a broad selection of Çaykur teas so you can find your favourite cup:

• Çaykur Rize Turist — the everyday classic loose black tea, balanced and versatile.
• Çaykur Tiryaki — a stronger, darker leaf for those who like their çay bold and intense.
• Çaykur Filiz — a premium, finer early-pick tea with a smooth, fragrant character.
• Çaykur Altınbaş — a refined blend prized for its colour and aroma.
• Çaykur herbal and fruit infusions — including linden (ıhlamur), sage, rosehip and apple varieties for caffeine-free moments.
• Tea bags and bulk loose-leaf packs — for both convenience and the traditional teapot ritual.

Whether you brew a single glass or fill the kettle for a crowd, our Çaykur selection covers every preference and pack size.

How to brew the perfect Turkish tea

Fill the lower pot of a çaydanlık with water and bring it to the boil. Add several spoons of Çaykur loose leaf to the upper pot, pour a little hot water over it, then place it on top of the lower pot to steep gently for 10–15 minutes. Pour the concentrated brew into your glass and top up with hot water from the lower pot until it reaches your preferred strength. Serve with sugar cubes on the side and no milk — that is the authentic way.

Why buy Çaykur from Turkish Online Market

Turkish Online Market is the UK's Turkish online food and grocery market, carrying more than 2,000 authentic products for Turkish, Kurdish, Cypriot, Middle Eastern and food-loving communities nationwide. We source genuine Çaykur stock so you get the real Rize flavour rather than a generic substitute. Order online today and your tea arrives with next-day UK delivery via DHL — delivery is free on orders over £60, with a flat £5.99 charge under that. Pair your Çaykur order with Turkish coffee, baklava, lokum and other pantry staples and have a complete Turkish tea table delivered to your door.