Persian Kitchen Signature & Exclusive Loose Leaf Tea Blend Pouch - Rose and Cardamom

Persian Kitchen Signature & Exclusive Loose Leaf Tea Blend Pouch - Rose and Cardamom

Hand- blended in the the UK 🇬🇧 in small batches with traditional techniques.
A luxury and premium mix of tea with rose and a dash of freshly ground cardamom. 
Enough for 10 cups.

Why not add some saffron rock candy sticks also to your order? Also available in our online shop. 

Tea (chai - چای) is deeply embedded in Persian culture, symbolising hospitality, relaxation, and social connection. Iranians drink tea throughout the day, whether alone, with family, or while entertaining guests.

🌿 A Brief History of Persian Tea

Although tea was not originally from Iran, it became the nation's favourite drink over time. In the 16th century, Iranians primarily drank coffee, but when trade routes with China and India strengthened, tea took over due to its affordability and ease of cultivation. By the late 19th century, Iran started producing its own tea, especially in Gilan and Mazandaran, regions in northern Iran.

🍵 How Persians Drink Tea

• Black tea is the standard – usually strong, aromatic, and served in small glasses.
• Brewed in a samovar – a traditional Russian-style metal urn used to keep tea hot for hours.
• Sweetened with sugar cubes (ghand) or dates – instead of adding sugar to the tea, Persians often place a sugar cube between their teeth and sip the tea through it.
• No milk – unlike English tea, Persian tea is rarely mixed with milk.

🏡 Tea in Persian Hospitality

• The first thing offered to guests in an Iranian home is a glass of tea.
• Served in small glasses (estekân) to show the tea’s rich amber color.
• Accompanied by traditional sweets like Persian saffron rock candy (nabat).

🌍 Persian Tea Houses (Châikhânehs)

• Traditional teahouses are social hubs where people gather to drink tea, smoke hookah, and chat.
• Decorated with Persian carpets, calligraphy, and paintings, they reflect Iran’s rich history.
• Some are centuries old, offering an authentic cultural experience.

💬 Persian Tea Etiquette & Sayings

• Tea is often poured in two stages: first, a little strong tea, then diluted with hot water.
• A good Persian tea is "as clear as an eye and as strong as love" (زلال مثل چشم، قوی مثل عشق).
• It’s common to sit and enjoy tea slowly, never rushed.

Persian tea culture is more than just a drink—it’s a way of life, a symbol of hospitality, and a link to the country’s rich traditions.

So, order today and try our signature blend Persian style tea!