Tea found its way to Persia from India through the Silk Road and soon became Iran´s national drink. Iranians have one of the highest per capita rates of tea consumption in the world and from old times every street has had a Châikhâne (Tea House). Tea houses are still an important social place in Iran.

For Iranians drinking tea is like a ritual. Every morning, after each meal or following an afternoon nap. Also, most meetings, formal occasions or family gatherings will begin with the offering of tea. Traditionally you need a Samovar to brew tea. Samovar is a metal container used to heat and boil water and, is originally from Russia. But, it´s not necessary to have it, because with a kettle and a teapot you can brew a tea as good and aromatic.