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
Lotus tea called "yeonkkot-cha" (, ) or "yeonhwa-cha" (, , ) in Korean, is a tea made from lotus flower. Often, a fresh whole flower is used to make tea. In Korean temple cuisine, this type of lotus flower tea symbolizes the blossoming of Buddhist enlightenment. Otherwise, of dried petals can be simmered in of water over low heat to make two to three cups or of tea. Lotus fruit tea, called "yeonbang-cha" (, , ) in Korean, is a tea made by infusing dried lotus fruits. Lotus seed tea, called "yeonbap-cha" (, ), "yeonssi-cha" (, ), or "yeonja-cha" (, , )