First time I went to Istanbul in winter and was very cold after seeing Topkapi Palace. Outside seller saw me and made me buy Salep. I drank it and made me feel alive again. I will never forget it. It is a miracle drink!

My grandma used to keep cloves in her pocket, she had them on a string like a little necklace. I was so used to the smell of cloves from her hugging me all the time. Now I keep some in my car, it reminds me of her. RIP nana Reihan.

@user-fused

4 ай бұрын

We Pashtuns had these clove necklaces too. We call it "lawangeen". Older women wore them and now its a bit of dying tradition.

Cannot wait to try out the winter apple tea! Also, as someone from India, I love tea of all kinds. If you could do an episode on Turkish tea brewing, and drinking culture, that would be awesome!!

I stopped the video to go a make kaynar. It s on the stove right now and the house smells wonderful. Thanks for this recipe.

I have some Turkish black tea, brought to me by some relatives. It is one of the best ones I've ever drank.

Hi Refika, greetings from Jabalpur, India, it's Akshay here. So I liked your recipes and the way you made kaynar.. so like you add lot of spices to kaynar.. we these days get a mix called 'Amrit Peya' as in drinkable nectar.. it needs to be brewed for some time and once done, it can be strained, and you can have it with milk or just like that or with lemon. Also we do make something called a chai masala that can be added to tea to enhance its flavour, depending on the season we make it differently so that it keeps you warmer in winter and cooler in summer. Further in case when I don't have the masala at my disposal, i add ginger ,clove, black pepper, lemon grass, fennel, cardamom, cinnamon in different combinations depending on the weather to make tea. Some other variations in tea are the 'kahwa' tea and 'noon chai' or salt tea from the Kashmir region of India, it's prepared in samovar and has a lot of spices including saffron. The kahwa blend is available internationally. You should try that. And yes.. keep the videos coming.. stay blessed.. best wishes to your entire team..

I live in the US and every store sells the apples with a ton of wax, they are almost inedible. If it helps the people here, here are three ways to remove wax from the apple. 1) Scrape the wax off the apple like Refika is doing here. Then, soak the apples in warm-to-hot water (not that hot) and wait until you see the remaining wax become white and visible. Then rub it off with a paper towel or a similar napkin and wash it thoroughly. 2) Mix 3 tablespoons of white vinegar and 3 tablespoons of water. With a firm toothbrush, brush every part of the apple thoroghly and firmly without hurting the apple. Then, soak it in warm-to-hot water to see if there is any wax remaining. 3) Mix one tablespoon of baking soda with one tablespoon of lemon juics and two tablespoons of water. Again, with a toothbrush, brush the wax of thoroughly and firmly. And soak in warm water to check for the remaning wax. The top and bottom curves of the apple are hard to brush or scrape, so it is better not to use these end parts of the peel.

@jenm6101

2 жыл бұрын

You can try organic apples. I hand picked mine at a local organic orchard in WA last fall and they ended up greasy to touch in about a week. Hope this helps.

@aycaaltay9929

2 жыл бұрын

@@jenm6101 I go to the orchards in the fall but it’s just a month in the year.

@jenm6101

2 жыл бұрын

I meant organic apples may feel greasy but they shouldn’t have any coating and those are available year round

It’s very cold here in Ottawa Canada and your video inspired me today to make the hot apple tea. I added honey after it was done and it’s delicious, warm and spicy! Love your channel and your wonderful recipes! Until I can make a trip back to Istanbul again, I can at least enjoy the food thanks to you!

Bless you smart lady, we, in the northeast of USA are having a blizzard.

Hot drinks are an essential here in Alaska. Looking forward to trying these lovely recipes! Sending warm thoughts to you and your team, Refika! ☕🧡

@Refika

2 жыл бұрын

please do let me know when you do!! much much love to Alaska 🍀❤️

@bauerhausws7611

2 жыл бұрын

Living in cold wet Juneau, Alaska, I concur!

@missy27fam6

2 жыл бұрын

Haha another Alaskan here! I agree

@fawziaimran9440

2 жыл бұрын

I am from Pakistan. We drink chai regularly, like its part of our daily life. It is made by boiling black tea leaves and then adding milk and boiling it together. Turkish dishes are quite similar to Pakistani dishes, I enjoy watching your videos. Good Luck!

@gchow6009

2 жыл бұрын

I tried the recipes and they’re so good that my little boy asks for it often. It was comforting especially when you are under the weather

Refika I am from Chile and it is summer now, but in the south is really really cold. I prepared the three of them and all were absolutely amazing! I love your videos because it doesn't matter how far we are I feel you close in my table, I adore the kitchen right now! ❤

@nurainamoulvi4800

2 жыл бұрын

So right Refika n Bahar especially u peeking 💘 😻 💜

Thank you darling Refika, my Turkish alchemist, whatever you touch becomes the elixir of life ♥️

Refika, really you are such a joy. It is a delight to watch your programme, try your recipes and embark on a new culinary adventure. Your recipes are the first that pass the ‘pasta test’ i.e. would my children prefer to eat pasta. They prefer Refika every time!

Refika, in India, especially in the northern parts, we have something very very similar to your kaynaar . It is called kaara. In the Bengal province of India, it is called paanchon. Paanch is five. Five things, ginger, cloves, basil, cinnamon and palm candy, is boiled in similar manner. This is a winter drink, cures cough and cold, and is a great immunity booster. In fact in these pandemic times, our doctors are also recommending it, because the ayurvedic and unani streams of medicine also prescribe it for immunity. Pepper, raw turmeric, bayleaves, cardamom, cloves, honey are also added to this drink according to availability. In the kashmir region, almonds are sliced and put in, as also saffron. They call it kahwa. Thank you so much for the Apple tea recipe. We went to Turkey last November, and among many many other things we fell in love with, apart from food, was apple tea. We got back tins of it, and are using it sparingly. Now, thanks to you, can make it home.

Harikasiniz bir Türk olarak çok mutlu oldum izleyince .Atatürk görseydi sizi eminim gurur duyardı.Basarilarinizin devamı dilerim kolay gelsin Refika hanım.

Refika, loved your video!! I come from Central India and my hometown is known for its food. CHAI: I make it by adding water and milk in 1:1 ratio (1cup water to 1 cup milk), sugar to taste, a pinch (or less) of salt, 1 inch ginger, 2-3 cloves, 2 green cardamoms, and half inch cinnamon stick. Crush the spices a bit before adding. Add 2 Tbsp mixture of green and black tea leaves (1:1 ratio). Bring to a boil and keep boiling for 3-5 minutes, making sure it doesn’t boil over ☺️. Let it simmer for 1 minute and then turn heat off. Cover the pot for 2-3 minutes and then strain and serve. Hopefully you like it! ❤️❤️

@lottatroublemaker6130

Жыл бұрын

How does indian vegans make milk tea? You know? I wondered since I am on a plant based diet… 🤗

@shafaligarg1796

Жыл бұрын

@@lottatroublemaker6130 you can use almond milk (tastes better) or soy milk

@WalterTonetto

Жыл бұрын

@@lottatroublemaker6130 get rid of that virtue signaling rag

I love sahlep!!!😍 Especially with a lot of cinnamon!

@Refika

2 жыл бұрын

sahlep is an absolute winter favorite ❤️🌸

I'm still recouping from Covid so these sound wonderful! I'm a big tea drinker anyway, hot or cold. I can't wait to give these a try! Thank you for all that you do and hugs to all!

Harika....Thanks fr sharing Salep recipe Please keep this good thing going Love from Lahore Pakistan

The masala chai is what Indians make. Its ingredients varies from place to place. Generally black tea leaves are steeped with ginger, cardamom, a clove, a few peppercorns, some fennel & a little cinnamon & sugar to taste. Then some reduced milk is added. I loved the kaynar you shared.

we do the first drink in Afghanistan for women on period or after birth and we do not add milk. In the north they use grape molasses in Kabul and south we “Gor” also called gajari. That was amazing thank you!

You’re the best Rafika

OOOH Refika thank you! I never understood why tea didn't get bitter with the Turkish brewing method! My lovely Turkish friend gave me a Turkish teapot and I do use authentic Turkish tea with it! I love your channel and your teapot design!

Merhaba ablam, bana Hint çayı öğreten bir arkadaşım vardı. Kaynak ve Hint Çayı çayı arasındaki fark, çaylarını sütte kaynatmalarıdır. Yani siyah çay, tarçın, zencefil, kakule, karabiber, karanfil, zerdeçal, yenibahar ve bal. Daha sonra süzerek servis ederler, özellikle yağlı yemeklerden sonra sindirime yardımcı olması için.

I love listening to you talk about food, spices, recipes that go way back and Turkish delicious desserts 😋 i can listen to you all day 🥰

The Kaynar reminds me an Algerian hot drink called spicy tea (tay har), it is wildly served in mountainious cold Algerian region.

@ejmbak

2 жыл бұрын

Mint and sugar tea!(Naan)?

Can't wait to try these with the -35, -40deg C we've had lately in Canada! 😁 Love all your videos and recipes! Best wishes to you and your team!

I love apple tea. All shop keepers offer it for free in Istanbul.. but that’s the powdered one I think… I will defo try this. Thx

Thank you so much Refika! I made yoghurt by your recipe. It was so easy to do! Thank you for explaning so well and make cooking easy. 💜💜💜

I'd just brewed a pot of Çaykur Rize & settled down when your video popped up, so good timing. Great video thank you.

Beautiful drinks 😍 Greetings from Scotland 😊 Have a wonderful day everyone 🌻

Thanks guys for sending the storm this way LOL.... Had the windows all steamed up this weekend with the pots boiling. Was waiting for the hot drinks lesson. Definitely my cup of (finally less bitter) tea. 🫖

They all sound incredibly interesting types of drinks. I was like WOW. Apple tea reminded me of me trying to make some super drink to boost immunity system though I have to admit it is inspired by Gollum Juice (Andy Serkis drank it for his voice was after acting as Gollum and later even Benedict Cumberbatch too when he voiced Smaug the dragon) I mainly used ginger, lemon (sometimes I even added cinnamon) brewed in water and later you add honey when drinking it. Nobody liked that kind of drink, but I force my family to drink it when they have a cold or flu. I got into drinking ginger tea just straight without adding anything to it and thanks to a friend who taught me how to make it by just slicing or grating the ginger and adding boiling water to it... as the quickest method possible. Now I literally store ginger roots after cleaning and chopping them in the fridge so I would have ginger tea or use it in cooking whenever I want. As for the Turkish way of brewing tea; here in Iraq my grandmothers brew tea like that it was a familiar sight with a big kettle and a tea pot on top of it. I also think classic old cafes here also brew tea like that. I love hot drinks so thank you for introducing these. I'll also have to convince my test subjects (my family) to try them.

Refika it has been 3 weeks in a row that we have -30 degrees here...this would be really really comforting and different. Çok merci ❤🇨🇦🇩🇿

My friend from the Dominican Republic makes a drink like the apple tea, but uses pears instead of apples. I like ginger drinks year round, but especially in the winter since they warm the body.

Your English is bloody gorgeous !!!!! You are delightful my lovely lady !! Xxxxxxxxxx

Love the tip on the cloves!

I love turkish drinks if they are hot or cold. All the spices and nuts make it soo tasty. Thanks you guys for an lovely show.

I love the herbal knowledge. Thanks Refika

I love the idea of a tea pot stacked like steamer baskes! Never dreamed such a thing exised; amazing design.

Boza is very famous beverage in Serbia, as well. It is a real pleasure to drink it well chilled during hot summer days... I will prepare apple tea according to your recipe. 🍎🍊

That looks delicious. New hot beverages-- YAY! Did you say onion powder *and* cinnamon together in the salep? Can you use a naturally waxy apple for the apple tea? Love the stacking teapots. Love the steel finish. For polite company we say 'anti-flatulent', rather than 'fartless'. Think most people loce you too much to get hung up, though. Bless you...

Perfect timing, Refika! I live on the East Coast of the US and it has been snowing here all day!

MashaAllah, Refika great Turkiya traditional (mashroob) drinks.

Hi Refika, You have no idea how happy I am today : Your book “Bulgurun HALLERI “ arrived today. It felt like you stepped thru the door… Thanks so much for publishing your wonderful books and all your team effort . I hope 2022 will be a better year for you all. Best wishes, Sevg ve selamlar

Congratulations on designing your tea pots! They are beautiful, stlyish, and functional size. If everyone is drinking tea, it goes quick. Love the large pot size!

Food is not only nutrition, it's medicine. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The apple tea is calling my name.

Trust me your English is wayyyy better than my Turkish.

Oh, Refika, if anyone is offended if you misspeak, that’s on them. You’re doing very well with your English. So no worries. It’s summer now that I’ve just come across this video, but I’m very excited to try these recipes!

Hemen I will make kaynar! Tşkler! But I might also try your sahlep. I have fond memories of sipping hot sahlep in November December outside in a tea garden inIstanbul when I lived there. Sniff :( I miss it.

Hot drinks sounds wonderful right now because it's cold here in California (we are cold weather wimps and if it's below 70 we say we are "freezing" LOL). I want to come there and try all your delicious foods ... the sandwiches you all made on yesterday's video and all the delicious hot drinks on this video. Love you guys!

Such a wonderful woman!

I enjoyed the video so much, it made my day. Can't wait to try the drinks, especially in these cold months. Greetings from Switzerland.

@meralozdemir551

2 жыл бұрын

Swiss winter this year is not that cold like last year.

Its 14°Farenheit here in Illinois today. Perfect weather for a hot drink! I'm going to try to "sort of" make your apple tea. I have apples and clementines, GROUND spices, -not whole, raisins, -not currents...we'll see how it comes out!

Love the apple tea!

I was so excited to see you also make apple tea. I have a big mug of it beside me right now. Cheers!

Thank you for this video! I can't wait to try these

Thanks for your advice and recipes

Love these-they all look delicious!! Makes me happy to see these!🙌🏻💕

Thanks for the explanation of the stacked tea pots. I had wondered why and now I know 😍

Great episode! All the beverages are right down my alley. I use spices in everything! I ❤ ❤ ❤ your beautiful Turkish tea pots!!!

Thank you for this video. I love Turkish apple tea❤️❤️❤️

Yummy! Can’t wait to try them all.

Made the apple tea...wonderful !!

It was minus (-)21C in Kingston, Ontario this morning I could have used any of these ;-) I'll be giving them a try.

I absolutely loved this video. I watched it twice and can’t wait to make a brew or two or three!! Thank you so much. 🙏🏻🥰

Absolutely LOVE the elaborate & descriptive episodes Refika. Apart from delicious recipes these is no dull moment in the videos. LoadSA love from Qatar 💗

for chai tea latte. u got to add black tea as well in the mixture. rest is ok. u can play with spices at ur own preference, but tea and milk is something mandatory. love ur channel. love from Pakistan!

Thanks Refika. The apple tea seems simple for me, that I will surely make but for the others, thanks to this media, we have the possibility to save or register your lessons. I can easily go to the market with my phone to get the other spices. I'll surely try them, with your explanations of the good things it does, I'll give a try on it 👌. Thanks again and God bless you all. ✌️& 💞

Thanks again for another wonderful ❤ video!

Your mother is absolutely beautiful. Can’t wait to try these drinks. The first drink reminds me of a mulled spice I make minus the molasses. I like to add it to heated cranberry or orange juice. Once again thanking you for the extra education you provided. Stay healthy.

I was excited for winter so that I could enjoy the Kaynar. I made it with cardamom and substituted ground ginger. Also, I used what we call "blackstrap molasses" and didn't think too much about how it might be different, way different in fact. The house did smell fantastic and the kaynar turned out fine. I dilute with boiling water and add cream. I can get used to this. Thanks.

Is it possible to buy pure and not old Salep on line ?Thank you so much , you are the best !

I’m so excited they did a sahlep episode! I love sahlep but obviously can’t get the real deal, and all the recipes I’ve found so far are for sahleb (Arab-style), not Turkish-style sahlep, which is what I’m used to. I mean the Arabic one looks good and all, but I want to be reminded of Istanbul in the snow. Can’t wait to make it. I’ve never heard of the kaynar one even though I lived in Istanbul, but I have laryngitis so I’m going to try that as well. I also never knew galangal was available in Turkey when I lived there. 🤷🏻‍♀️

I love your three plates pot design...also it was so funny when I said the orchid is a girl😂

Oooh I see how to use the pots now! That's really interesting!

Thank you for itroducing such drinks 😍😊👍🏻

Awesome recipes

I can’t wait to try it. 🥰🇨🇦

Kaynar is the mother of lohusa sherbet, is lohusa made the same? I just had a baby, so I'm curious to make it.

I love tea. I am going to try yours. Thank you.

Oh my fair lady! You are a treasure! Favour for your north American fans? Is the flavour changed greatly if we omit the galangal? No way I can find that in the North! Also... grape molasses... you have talked about this before. Our molasses is made from cane sugar (have 2 jars in the pantry. I love it on fresh bread or dumplings!) Does it taste different than the grape molasses (which I had no idea even existed!) ? Either way I'll be making this tomorrow for sure!

Dahling, your English is fine. You have a good heart that eliminates and avoids harsh words. Trust your heart.

@Refika

2 жыл бұрын

🤓❤️😘

Thank you, I love your videos and an looking forward to cold winter nights with these recipes.

thank you!

So happy to see your videos again, much love from your fan in America!

Such an interesting video. Love them. I’m going to make the apple on first and purchase the other ingredients later.

These teas sound absolutely delightful! We don't get winter here in Malaysia, but that won't keep us away from some good teh~

Thank you Refika for these wonderful tea with great medicinal benefits. My husband and brother coughed for a long time. I made these tea without milk for them but with honey. Their cough seemed to subsided quickly and gain their appetite back. Not only they taste good but cure cold. Gwen

As an Afghan we also use walnuts in our warming drink called “cha wa”. We boil the water but add green tea, fresh ginger, cardamon, and boil it for 20 minutes. The final ingredient is crushed walnuts. We grind it until the oils come out and it softens faster in the tea to drink it easily.

I will try some of those drinks

Thanks for sharing

Definitely going to make apple tea tomorrow, would love to know more about turkish tea, also if you could have some no sugar drinks for us diabetics that would be appreciated. Our local kebab house is called Anatolia, and yes, that's where they grew up.

thanks for the recipes

@Refika

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Just waiting for these winter drinks love your spirit full of life as ramadan is heading pl share some ramadan recipes.

Refika thank you for the recipes ❤️😍 love your channel

This Turkish teapot would have grabbed me stronger if it was copper and not stainless but I think it's a awesome design!

@bahadrozturk9090

2 жыл бұрын

There're copper Turkish teapots with the exact same design as Refika's in Turkey. However, most Turkish people wouldn't choose copper over stainless steel since it requires much more maintenance.

@Baryshx

Жыл бұрын

It could be in a porcelain teapot. Porcelain teapots are used in Turkey.

Aslmz Refika, I just made your Aynar recipe for my family & we enjoyed it...thank you sooo much! I was soooo excited when one of the shops stocked tatli bibir & grape molasses. It really makes a difference in cooking.

Thanks for the great tips. Greetings from Montenegro😘

All these drinks sound delicious. When it is cold, and it has been frigid in Virginia,USA, I like having different hot drinks. I love your triple decker tea pot!