My Little Adventure with Turkish Tea Glasses
So, I decided I wanted to try out those glass Turkish tea cups you often see. You know the ones, shaped kinda like a tulip, small, no handle. I’d seen them in photos and maybe a cafe once, and they always looked so elegant, so different from my usual chunky mugs. I figured, why not? Let’s see what the fuss is about.
Finding them wasn’t super easy right away in my local shops. Ended up ordering a set online. I think it was a set of six glasses with matching saucers. When they arrived, I was pretty careful unpacking them. They felt quite delicate, thin glass, but looked really neat. Holding one for the first time, empty, it felt almost weightless.
First Brew and Pour
Alright, time for the real test. I brewed up some strong black tea – felt like the right thing to do for these glasses. I don’t have one of those double Turkish teapots, the çaydanlık, so I just used my regular small pot. Pouring the tea was interesting. Because the glasses are small, you fill them up close to the brim. The dark color of the tea looked fantastic against the clear glass, especially with that curved shape. It definitely looked more appealing than in my usual pottery mug.
Then came the drinking part. You have to hold them by the rim, right? Because there’s no handle. You definitely feel the heat, but not scolding hot if you hold it right at the top edge where it curves out slightly. It forces you to slow down. You can’t just grab it and gulp. You sip. It felt… different. More deliberate, maybe? Like I was actually taking a proper tea break, not just refueling.
Living with the Little Glasses
I started using them fairly often, especially for my afternoon tea. They’re small, yes, so sometimes you need a refill or two, but that’s kind of the point, I guess. Keeps the tea hot and fresh in smaller amounts. It definitely changed the ritual a bit.
Washing them needs a bit of care. They feel like they could break easily if you clank them hard against the sink or stack them carelessly in the dishwasher (which I avoid – handwashing feels safer for these). So far, so good, haven’t broken one yet, fingers crossed. Just need to be mindful.
Having friends over is fun with these too. People always notice them. They ask about them, how to hold them. It makes serving tea feel a little more special, a bit more of an event. It’s a nice conversation starter.
Overall, I’m really glad I got them. They aren’t my only tea vessel, sometimes you just need a giant mug, you know? But for those moments when I want to slow down, really taste the tea, or share it with someone, these little glass cups are perfect. They brought a nice, simple change to my routine, and I appreciate that.
