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What is Persian tea culture like?

I'm a bit saddened about the news today. I guess I am interested to know more about this part of the world. What is tea culture like here? Do we know of any common practices, or ways of preparing tea in Iran?

Here is the little I know: I know the Iranian people have to have a thriving tea culture because the national drink of Iran is black tea. I'm pretty sure they have a history of importing black teas cultivated in Sri Lanka and India, like Ceylon and Assam. And I know they have those cool curvy glass mugs, similar to the ones people use in Türkiye

a coworker bought a random box he found at an international market because it was called "best tea blend," and then promptly quit, leaving me with the tea. Upon inspection it's a Ceylon-based Earl Grey from Shiraz (pictured above). And while I'm not usually a huge tea bag guy, this shit fucking slaps!

And although it's great, I imagine an Earl Grey isn't going to be the most representative of the culture there

Anyway, what do you all know about Persian tea? Do any of you recommend the Persian stuff? I often focus down on Chinese amd Japanese tea. But I also want to learn about other places as well

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