Çay Bahane, Muhabbet Şahane: Turkish Tea in a Short Video
33 seconds · English narration and captions
Tea is part of every Turkish home. In this short video, the Roots & Talks characters show the tulip-shaped glass and the double teapot, and explain a favorite saying about tea and good conversation.
What the video says
Here is the narration, word for word.
People in Türkiye drink more tea per person than anywhere else.
It’s served in a small, tulip-shaped glass, called ince belli: slim-waisted.
It brews in a double teapot, the çaydanlık: strong tea on top, hot water below.
Offering tea to every guest is part of Turkish hospitality. Say “no, thanks,” and the host often pours anyway!
People say: “Çay bahane, muhabbet şahane.” Tea is the excuse; the chat is the delight.
Find Çay Bahane, Muhabbet Şahane designs at Roots & Talks.
Keep exploring
- Turkish tea culture, explained in nine glasses: the glass, the teapot and the customs around the table.
- Turkish proverbs with English translation: 12 everyday sayings, including this one.
- Çay Bahane, Muhabbet Şahane collection: our designs that carry this saying.