Tea in Turkey the rim, in order to save the drinker's fingertips from being burned, as the tea is served boiling hot. In Turkey, herbal teas are generally used as herbal medication. They are mostly popular with foreign tourists with apple ('), rose hip ('), and linden flower (') being the most consumed flavors. Sage tea (', literally 'island tea') is most popular in the Mediterranean coastal region. In Turkey, herbal teas destined for the treatment of most ailments can be found in local herbal shops, called "". Dried herbal leaves, petals, shoots, etc. are sold in loose-leaf according to each customer's need
Butterfly pea flower tea an ingredient in herbal tea drinks throughout the region for centuries as well as used in cooking. The blue flower imparts its blue color when steeped in warm or hot water, leading it to being used as a dye, as well as to add color to various foods such as the rice dish "Nasi kerabu". In Thailand and Vietnam the butterfly blue pea flower tea is commonly mixed with honey and lemon for a drink usually served after dinner, or a refreshment at hotels and spas, a preparation called "nam dok anchan" in Thai. The "nam dok anchan" drink has