Tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, which has different types depending on the place of growth and processing method. But do you know what types of Iranian tea are?

This plant was indeed imported to Iran from China for the first time, but these days, Iranian tea has a high position in the world. Even among Europeans and distant countries, due to its countless benefits and low risk compared to coffee.

Meanwhile, some types of tea, such as green, black, and oolong, may find more fans. In this regard, it is interesting to know that the reason for the variation in this product originates from the dryness of the leaves and the oxidation process. It's not a bad idea to stay with CyrusCrafts team and learn more about the variety of tea in Iran.

Persian tea in glass cups and metal hand engraving teapot

History of tea

Tea existed for the first time in China, entered India, and finally entered the Netherlands. At that time, no other countries benefited from the existence of tea except these three countries. A businessman had gone to India on a mission, and he decided to import the tea flower plant to Iran.

But at that time, entry and exit of the tea plant were forbidden. For this reason, he put the tea flower plant in his cane and brought it into Iran. After researching tea, they realized it is the best place for planting and producing. Tea is the product of Gilan province and Lahijan city in the north of Iran. Now you can find the best Iranian tea in this province.
Persian black tea

Types of Iranian tea

The combination of humidity and the mountainous nature of the northern regions have provided favorable conditions for the growth of the world's most popular drink, tea. It is better to know that Iranian tea is one of the healthiest teas in the world. And one of the best Persian souvenirs. On the other hand, the type of mountainous weather in the northern parts, in addition to creating a better taste of this tasty product, has a lesser effect on the number of pests. So, in this case, the need to use pesticides will be minimized, and this hearty drink will be healthier.

Another point is that these products have specific categories based on season and oxidation level. The most widely used Persian tea is black tea.

To buy the best Iranian tea, you must have complete information about it; for example, you must know which types of tea are your taste. Of course, it should note that almost 90% of Iranians use black tea, and a small percentage From green tea. The types of Persian tea contain:

  • Flowery orange pekoe (FOP)
  • Orange pekoe (OP)
  • pekoe (P)
  • Pure souchong (PS)
  • Souchong (S)

Persian tea on a red silk Iranian rug

Benefits of Iranian (black) tea

Caffeine and tannin in Iranian tea calm the nervous system.

Theophylline has a structure similar to caffeine, which is found in Iranian green and black tea. 

  • Relaxing muscles
  • increasing blood flow in the kidneys
  • increasing the contractility
  • the efficiency of heart muscles
  • regulating heart rate
  • lowering blood pressure
  •  and fat burning 

There is catechin in green and black tea, which is:

  • anti-cancer
  • reduces fat
  • antiviral
  • and prevents blood sugar increase.

Fluoride and flavonoids are available in organic and local tea.

  • strengthen teeth 
  • prevent lousy breath

B complex, vitamins C and E are also present in Persian tea.

Vitamin C:

  • reduces anxiety 
  • relieves cold symptoms

Vitamin B complex and vitamin A also improve body metabolism. There are other important properties of the natural tea of ​​the north, such as:

  • Relieving sleepiness
  • strengthening thinking power
  • better digestion of food 
  • and reducing migraine symptoms

To increase the properties and taste of tea, some people add a teaspoon of honey. It is a unique concoction that is enjoyed by many people around the world. Honey is a natural sweetener, harmless, and without any artificial additives.
Honey and tea are beneficial together, so why should we drink them together? Can honey be added to hot liquids without harm? In addition to all the beneficial plant compounds found in this nectar, it is also very beneficial to the human body. As a result, this drink is one of the most effective sources of antioxidants, flavonoids, and other natural nutrients.
After all, remember that nothing is better than a Samovar for making an actual Persian tea. CyrusCrafts, the international online antique store, offers samovars and tea serving sets, which you can visit by clicking on the following image.

serving Persian tea

Disadvantages of tea

Suppose you prepare the best Iranian tea, besides its properties. In that case, it definitely has harms and losses that can put you under its control.

For this reason, you should also follow the pattern when consuming tea; that is, you must follow the sufficient amount when consuming tea. Now, we would like to introduce to you the harms of tea due to its excessive drink:

  1. One of the most common reasons for yellowing teeth and their decay is drinking too much tea.
  2. In the above section, we said that drinking tea can help the heart. But it is interesting to know that drinking too much tea can seriously damage the heart.
  3. Consuming too much tea can cause you to lose concentration and distract you.
    A cup of Persian tea on a train travel

Tips before brewing Iranian tea

The method of brewing tea affects its taste, so to drink a delicious tea that will remain in your memory, be sure to follow the following steps:

  1. It is better not to use a tea maker to boil water. The best option is to use a steel kettle.
  2. Use a Chinese teapot to brew tea.
  3. Before pouring dry tea, wash the teapot with hot water.
  4. Fill the kettle or samovar with cold water.

Saffron makes the taste of tea incredibly delicious. And it also has a refreshing effect, which can refresh you when you are tired and bored. You can use some saffron when brewing tea.

Gaz candy beside a cup of Persian black tea

Learning how to brew Iranian tea

Pour the desired amount of dry tea into the teapot, then add boiled water to it so that it is a fingertip more than the amount of tea. Now place the teapot on the samovar or kettle and give it time to brew. Do not expose the teapot to direct heat. The tea brewing duration may take 10 to 20 minutes.

The pleasant feeling of drinking tea in Persian handicrafts cups multiplies. A tea set made of copper with unique patterns engraved on them.

Tasty with tea

Tea is a famous and popular drink worldwide. Still, the story of Iranians with this drink differs from the rest of the world.

You can drink a cup of tea with all kinds of candies, donuts, and macarons. Here we introduce you to some delicious types of candies like Gaz candy that make drinking tea more enjoyable than ever. We recommend that you definitely try these tastes with tea, including:

Persian tasty  with Iranian tea

If you have ever consumed low-quality tea, be sure to read this section

If you have been drinking low-quality tea for a long time, probably when you drink Iranian tea for the first time, you feel a real taste of tea. This is because Iranian tea has no added color or aromatic essence. It may be fainter or less fragrant than other teas, but it is much healthier. 

When you brew Iranian tea, it has a pleasant aroma and color, and even if it stays on the kettle for several hours, it doesn't turn black and dark. Use Iranian tea for a while. You will not change the relaxing and pleasant flavor of Iranian tea with another tea, and you will not go for other teas.

Many regular customers of Iranian tea say that they can no longer use other teas because they become dark and have too much aroma due to the presence of aromatic essences. So we recommend you replace Iranian tea and pay more attention to your health.
Persian tea and  cinnamon

Persian tea final Point and summary 

As we said, the type of processing and the oxidation level are other factors in the classification of Iranian teas. We have introduced common types of black tea. Tea, as it is effective in heart health, can cause harm to the body. One of them is changing the color of teeth due to excessive tea consumption.

Along with Iranian tea, you can enjoy a variety of delicious candies, such as baklava, Qottab, and Gaz candy. Iranian handmade tea sets can increase the pleasure of drinking tea.

If you like this text about Iranian tea or have any questions, please share them with us and others.

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Comments (2)

    • Alis
    • 2022-11-19 05:44:49
    Although being English, I love Persian tea.
    • CyrusCrafts Team
    • 2022-11-21 04:18:50
    Iranian tea has many fans all over the world, because in addition to being delicious, it has many health benefits.

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