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Drinking a cup of tea is a whole ritual, from proper brewing to the dishes for each type of this drink. Different countries have developed different traditions of drinking tea.
Tibet
In Tibet, tea is consumed with the addition of butter and salt, and in the highlands, tea is boiled for long hours until it thickens, then the tea mixture is kneaded with flour and eaten as a snack, serving and grazing nearby cattle.
India
India grows and sells many varieties of tea. Locals prefer to brew tea with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cardamom, cloves and pepper. Tea must be served in earthenware, which allows you to maximize the taste of the drink.
China
The Chinese are very meticulous in observing the tea tradition, which can last quite a long time. An obligatory attribute – small teapots, tongs, towels and napkins – exclusively for tea. The sequence of brewing and drinking is strictly observed – this is how the taste and aroma of tea is revealed to the maximum, and all its benefits are preserved.
United Kingdom
We have heard a lot about the love of the British for tea. Until now, drinking tea in the UK is to while away the whole evening with a continuous stream of cups of tea with all kinds of desserts, slowly discussing business and sharing impressions of the day.
Morocco
Tea in this country is a mixture of mint, green tea and a large portion of sugar. Such a drink should be consumed from tall and thin glasses, it is honorably treated to foreigners.
Japan
Japanese tea rituals are unusual in many ways, they contain a lot of implements and attributes, but tea brewing in Japan is green Matcha with sweets.
Argentina
Argentine mate is also called the drink of the gods. Herbal tea is prepared in calabash – bowls made from pumpkin. Tea is drunk using straw straws so that small grass does not get into the mouth.
Pakistan
Pakistani tea is brewed and consumed similar to Indian tea. Tea here is a mixture with pistachios, almonds, milk, salt, spices. Pale rose tea is always served with local sweets.
Thailand
Historically, the use of tea in Thailand was influenced by China, when, along with refugees during the wars, culinary traditions came to this country. Blending with the local culture, today tea in Thailand is brewed with anise, dates and orange blossom.
New Zealand
In New Zealand, under the fashion of British missionaries who arrived in this country in the 19th century, it is customary to brew tea with kiwi slices. In principle, New Zealand tea traditionally differs little from British tea.
Taiwan
Despite the similarity to China in many aspects of life, Taiwanese tea is a cold drink with cream and sugar – tapioca. The tea from this plant has become popular all over the world, despite the relatively small age of the recipe.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong tea is brewed using a special stocking that acts as an infusion sieve. It is dipped in water and insisted. The resulting oolong is served with milk and brown sugar.
Recall that earlier we talked about which tea is most useful, as well as what our mistakes spoil the taste of tea and the benefits it brings.