One world, innumerable cultures, innumerable cuisines, but one thing that holds the power to connect them all- Tea! Whether it’s bought from the country of origin or via some online tea store, the heavenly elixir establishes such a bond that the tea lovers feel a connection at the very first sip.
So we are listing some of the countries and which tea is popular in these regions. Have a look-
- China
The consumption of Chinese tea is a cultural process, where it is sniffed at first, then senses are familiarized with it, thereafter it is consumed, and then empty cup of tea is left to enjoy the aroma of this beverage, i.e. Gongfu Tea. It requires years of practice and dedication towards completing the task religiously.
- India
Indians consume varoius types of tea, ginger, masala, cardamom, cinnamon, and others follow the list. Mostly milk is used in all these variants to neutralise the bitterness involved. The most famous way to drink it involves pouring and sipping it from clay made cups, called Kulhad.
- Iran
People in Iran prefer strong tea, which populariased the opening of chaikhanehs in 15th century. Iranian people consume tea with a difference, where sweetness is not added to the tea, rather nabat (pale rock-like candy) is placed between the front teeth and then this strong tea is sipped through through them.
- Japan
Chanoyu, Sado, or Ocha are popular tea ceremonies that majority of Japanese households practice. These ceremonies’ details vary as per the weather, season and time of the day. From preparation to guest invites to cleaning, everything has a cultural significance here.
- Malaysia
Teh Tarik is more of a milk tea that contains sugar, condensed milk and black tea. Its preparation is almost a dance ceremony where the beverage is continuously poured between mugs to give it a frothy texture.
- Pakistan
Pakistani tea, Noon Chai is a reflection of Kashmiri culture, where dry fruits are added to this pink coloured beauty, brought up with baking soda’s usage. Besides, a no-water tea is also enjoyed on daily basis, renowed as Doodh Pati, which is pure milk and tea leaves’ blend.
- Russia
Zavarka was conceptualised during the days when shortage of food and drinks was at the peak in Russia and in order to divide it equally among a huge population, the quality used to be stretched with addition of more water. Moreover, if this tea is served without any munchable items, it is considered rude on part of the host.
- Taiwan
The Taiwanese bubble tea is a high calorie beverage with iced tea base. Small balls of Tapioca settled at the base resemble bubbles. The origin of this tea was an accident of dropping some Tapioca balls in the tea. Sounds familiar? Yes, just like the accidental discovery of Chinese tea itself.
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- Tibet
Tibetan tea is exclusive because of salty butter’s addition to it. The process of making Po Cha starts with boiling the black tea, Pemagul for hours and adding milk, salt, and yak butter in the end.
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