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Istanbul is the city where you always smell roasted chestnuts, mussels, corn and tea served in bardacs.
How to drink tea from traditional bardac in Istanbul
Hearing the word "bardac" you think: Well, what does tea have to do with it? In fact everything is simple. Bardac in Istanbul is a traditional tulip glass cup for serving tea. Almost everywhere in the town tea is served in this famous glass.

How to do?

1. Go to any teahouse, cafe or restaurant.
2. Order Turkish tea.
3. To fully enjoy a hot aromatic drink, order a few Turkish sweets - they are delicious.
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