Local before arrival
Next to mocha, Turkish tea—çay—is the national beverage of Turkey. Countless glasses of this delicious infusion are sipped at all hours of the day or night. And tea is precisely what this lovely place specializes in: It carries more than 30 varieties such as oolong, white, black, green, rooibos, and herbal teas from China, Japan, India, Africa, and Turkey. At this little oasis in what is otherwise the very lively Galata district, you can enjoy a tranquil atmosphere—delightfully complemented by homemade cookies, cakes, and a small selection of breakfast items.
