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ArticleNPJ science of food2025

Assessing energy and environmental impacts of Turkish-style tea brewing: efficiency, consumption, and carbon footprint.

Oktay Zorlu, Bedirhan Güneşdoğmuş, Sefa Sözer, Selman Akaslan, Batuhan Göçen, İlker Dikmen, Ümit Ünver

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7 authors.

Oktay ZorluYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-3870-4323
Bedirhan GüneşdoğmuşYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0004-7676-6923
Sefa SözerYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0007-1411-8519
Selman AkaslanYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0005-1963-3558
Batuhan GöçenYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8141-3330
İlker DikmenBarbaros Mah. Mor Sümbül Sk, Ataşehir/İstanbul, Turkey.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0009-8814-6517
Ümit ÜnverYalova University, Engineering Faculty, Yalova, Turkey. umit.unver@yalova.edu.tr.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6968-6181

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Korkmaz Kitchener R&D Center K24-18
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Energy efficiency in food preparation is a critical yet often overlooked aspect of sustainability. Despite tea being one of the most consumed beverages worldwide, research on the energy efficiency of its brewing process-particularly at the household level-remains limited. This study addresses this gap by investigating the energy cost, efficiency, and environmental footprint of Turkish-style tea brewing, a method characterized by its unique double teapot system and prolonged steeping process. Experimental tests were conducted on a standard kitchen stove using three burner sizes and varying flame modes. Energy efficiency, analyzed using the First Law of Thermodynamics, ranged from 31% to 70%, with specific energy consumption between 0.53 and 0.93 kJ/kg. Results reveal a trade-off between energy efficiency and brewing time, highlighting the need for optimized techniques to reduce energy waste. Given the massive global tea consumption, this study provides valuable insights for future research on sustainable and energy-efficient food preparation practices.

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