Hidden behind the Grand Bazaar in an actual Ottoman medrese (religious school). They've been serving tea in this courtyard since the 1500s.

Traditional tulip-shaped glasses, brass samovars, hookah if you want it. 12 TRY for tea and Turkish delight. The setting matters more than the tea quality, but it's a peaceful escape from bazaar chaos. The apple tea here is actually decent, unlike the sugary tourist versions elsewhere.

Feels like stepping back in time when you sit in that ancient courtyard with the fountains and old stone arches.