In ancient Turkey, kitchens were designed with a built-in tea station, reflecting the importance of tea in Turkish culture. Turkish tea, known as çay, is a strong black tea that is typically brewed in a special double teapot called a çaydanlık. The tea station in a Turkish kitchen would include a stove or burner, a çaydanlık, and a set of small tea glasses. Tea is a social beverage in Turkey, and the tea station provided a space for family and friends to gather and enjoy a cup of çay.
