Tea ceremony in different countries - a delicate matter. There are many interesting traditions that have survived from ancient times. For example, Turkish tea glasses to resemble a tulip bud, and their use implies a real ritual.
In the history books cups appear as a glass tea Turkish, although the exact date of the appearance of their homeland and no one knows.
Content
- 1 As well known as a glass of Turkish tea
- 2 Features glass form
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3 Materials Turkish tea glasses
- 3.1 Classic glass and crystal Armudu
- 3.2 porcelain cups
- 3.3 Luxurious silver Armudu
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4 Accessories Oriental glasses
- 4.1 Saucer
- 4.2 glass-holder
- 5 Rules for filing and drinking tea from a cup of Turkish
- 6 Recommendations for care Armudu
- 7 VIDEO: How to brew tea in a real Turkish Armudu.
- 8 50 design options Turkish cup for tea Armudu:
As well known as a glass of Turkish tea
Glass for brewing tea in Turkey is called "Armudu". According to history, the name arose because of the peculiar shape: a vessel like a quince, a fruit tree growing in Central Asia. Some argue that the etymology of the origin is connected with the female figure - tall chest, narrow waist and broad hips. On the territory of Turkey to the product is called "a mess."
Armudu tea - small pear-shaped Turkish cup without a handle.
Features glass form
East Armudu different "waist" - the bottom of the throat and wide, but narrows in the center receptacle. Contrary to the views of historians, this look is not for beauty: this contributes to the convenient tea party. At the top of the dishwashing liquid has time to cool down, so you can drink it without burning.
With Farsi "Armudu" - a pear.
The narrowing in the central part of the glass does not allow to cool a drink downstairs. Thus, the tea is maintained optimum temperature - can be long savor flavored drink.
Oriental tea glass was called because of the shape, narrower at the bottom, extended from the neck and very narrow at the center.
Keep Armudu comfortably in the hand - it does not burn and is located between the toes. In Turkey and Azerbaijan nonstick cookware, but for Turkish tourists created vessels with a handle - so there was a cup, with a narrow "waist" in the middle. Location pens may be different: from the bottom or top of the container. There are even similar to the coffee cup!
Noble drink from cups to drink the same after the spill, without fear of getting burned.
Note! If you want to make a gift to a man who loves oriental culture - do not give him Armudu with handle.
Materials Turkish tea glasses
Armudu popular with tourists, so it was a large-scale production. You can even see the original products created with their own hands.
Shape cup of Turkish tea contributes to the rapid cooling of the liquid at the top and holds heat for a long time at the bottom.
Classic glass and crystal Armudu
Oriental glass cups of tea savoring - the hottest option. Through the wall of the transparent glass is visible drink, its beautiful golden hue.
Pouring tea leaves 10 mm. to the edge of the cup, it allows you to protect your lips from the contact with the hot.
For the manufacture of a thickened apply glass which withstands temperature changes. On a surface pattern applied to southwest, it serves for the minimalist transparent article without graphics.
As well as Turkish coffee cups, beverage tray in the cup holder with a pen or a specially designed saucers.
Important! Ask the seller a material - simple glass may crack from extreme temperatures!
In the market you can buy Armudu set with teapot and spacings.
Crystal Armudu created from rock quartz - it is durable and easy to cut. Apply and Bohemian glass - beautiful, durable material, in which the composition has a lead. Such transparent glasses, with a bulk gentle cut. In contact with the other dishes, you can hear a nice, long ringing. East is famous for rich decorations, unusual looking multi-colored containers.
Armudu tea - the cultural heritage of the Ottomans. Many tourists want to try to drink tea from this cup.
porcelain cups
Porcelain Armudu - festive look dishes for special occasions. This handsome and reliable material which can withstand shocks and temperature fluctuations. Is applied onto the surface pattern - underglaze and overglaze painting. The gift sets walls decorated with mosaics or stones.
The Turks low tea table, put there a small cup is much easier than most.
Bone china is made of a bone meal - thus tableware becomes fine and elegant. It's also a festive version of the dishes that are sold in sets with sugar bowls and dishes for sweets.
Tea Party in the Eastern countries and Asia - a lengthy process. During one ceremony consume 10-15 cups of Turkish tea Lapsany.
Luxurious silver Armudu
Glasses of silverware popular in gift sets. In Turkish houses they served special guests. They are impractical - hot liquid can be burned. The ideal solution - pick holder made of silver, suitable for glassware.
Each house has everyday dishes and for parties.
Note! Some manufacturers use alloys - brass, cupro-nickel, stainless steel. Above the vessel is covered with silver or gold, which can be easily confused with the real metal. Read the product description, so as not to get the bait.
Hot drink is present on any feast.
Accessories Oriental glasses
Crockery with accessories looks expensive and elegant. According to the rules of good taste, a cup should be placed on a saucer - this tradition also has in Turkey.
For every day use Armudu made of glass or porcelain.
Saucer
Saucer protects the tablecloth and table from spills of hot tea. In addition, all the heat it transmits a glass, slows the cooling of the beverage. To dishes looked stylish and elegant, it is recommended to combine the items on the production of material and style. The glass fit the classic glass saucer made of metal.
Buy a pair - set looks expensive and is perfect as a gift.
glass-holder
Holder made of alloy (nickel silver, bronze) or natural metal (silver). This is an alternative to the cup with a handle - you can drink without fear of burning your fingers.
Armudu usually purchased as for gifts or used as an ornament holders glass cups.
Due to the different style, a cup holder allows you to expand the possibilities of decoration. This can be minimalist or large, volumetric product - covers an entire "disorder." For gift items use many jewelry decoration techniques.
The plates of glass often make precious metal coasters.
Rules for filing and drinking tea from a cup of Turkish
Form Armudu allows to keep the flavor and taste of tea for a long time. In the East of brewing tea - a real ritual that is characterized by its own rules:
- Baikhovi black or green tea poured half of the required amount of boiling water, close lid and tea towel;
- After 3 minutes the remaining boiling water is poured, continue to insist 2 minutes.
Middle Armudu made narrow to preserve the same temperature of the liquid in the glass and heat retention in its bottom.
When the drink is ready, the table is served:
- Kettle is located in the middle of the table;
- placed in front of each dish, which is put on the full "Mess";
- to the edge of the container is not topped 1 cm of liquid - to avoid burns;
- a new piece of welding topped by as a guest drinks.
Turkish tea mugs sold, typically of 100 mm, but it is possible to find sets of cups 150 ml.
Sugar is put into the cup. Refined (in slices) vprikusku eat is applied to separate the saucer. A piece of sugar take fingers, dipped it into the brewed liquid and eat, washed down with tea.
The set of tableware to a glass enclosed Armudu tea saucer, contributes to the gradual cooling.
On the eastern tea ceremony is not accepted to offer guests a cream, milk or baking. Feature oriental tea - it is always served in a pure form. On the table are: dried fruits, jam, candied fruit, lemon, jam, honey.
Turkish cups allow the quality of taste, the brightness of the noble drink.
Drinking from the vessel needed in small sips, without waiting for cool down. Capacity is taken in the right arm, close to the base, with the neck portion. There are no rules of etiquette - a man holds capacity as they feel comfortable. Raise the dishes better and saucer or cup holder. To brewed tea not cooled in a kettle, cover it with a lid and a towel.
Immediately after being poured, drinking tea can Armudu, sipping sips.
Recommendations for care Armudu
In the East, do not use household chemical cleaners Armudu - is that so noble spoils the taste of tea. "Bardak" from porcelain or glass easy to clean with baking soda. If the glass has been used for long, it pour over boiling water and dry wipe. The procedure is similar to the ceramic and kits. Before the first beverage brewing twice performed rinsing with boiling water.
Turkish cup of tea cover the fingers of his right hand in a convenient place for everyone. Special etiquette is not respected.
Turkish Armudu - a great alternative to the usual dishes. Due to the peculiarities of form and hold temperature, the vessel reveals all the notes of tea, its saturation, hue and taste. "Bardak" from Turkey - a good gift to connoisseurs of tea ceremonies!
East service with Turkish cups can be purchased as a gift tea gourmets, connoisseurs of the East.
