Turkish Tea Glasses

How to choose tea glasses

Size: 90 cc to 170 cc

• 90 cc (Paşabahçe Kandilli): small and traditional, for strong tea and frequent refills.
• 120 to 130 cc (Üsküdar Optic 120 cc, Thin-Waist 125 cc, Vefa 130 ml): the everyday size you'll see in most Turkish homes.
• 145 to 170 cc (Keyif with handle, Aida, Timeless, Miss, LAV Lal and Eda): a fuller pour for people who like their tea lighter.

Shape and style

The ince belli (thin-waisted) shape is the classic: you hold the glass by its rim, and the narrow middle keeps the tea in the bottom hot. Optic glasses such as Üsküdar have a faceted pattern that catches the light, LAV Zen has a tinted base, and Paşabahçe Keyif adds a handle for guests who find the rim too warm. Perotti Giza is borosilicate glass, which copes better with sudden temperature changes.

Saucers

We carry Paşabahçe saucers in 6-piece sets: Plain Large, Elysia 130 mm and Üsküdar glass 10.2 cm. Check the diameter on each product page against the base of your glass before ordering. Buying glasses and saucers separately is handy when you want to replace a broken piece, add glasses for more guests, or mix a plain saucer with a patterned glass.

How many to buy

Most glasses come in packs of six. Many families keep one everyday pack in the kitchen and a fancier one for guests, and because they are inexpensive to replace, a spare pack is never a bad idea.

Brands

Most of our glasses are by Paşabahçe, the Istanbul glassmaker whose tea glasses are in almost every Turkish kitchen, with stylish options from LAV and Perotti.

Care

Tea glasses are thin, so avoid pouring boiling tea into a glass straight from a cold cupboard or the fridge; rinse it with warm water first. Check each product page for washing instructions. Brew in a double teapot, and read our guide to tea glass sizes, styles and care for more.