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The Tea Journal

Stories, customs and brewing notes from Azerbaijan, written for tea drinkers in the UK.

A glass of Azerbaijani black tea on a saucer next to a small dish of cherry jam
Culture · 15 October 2026

Tea in Azerbaijan: pear-shaped glasses, samovars and a cup that never runs dry

Britain and Azerbaijan both run on tea, but they drink it very differently. A guide to Azerbaijani tea culture, the armudu glass, the chaykhana, Azercay, and how to brew it the Azerbaijani way at home.

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