What kind of tea drinking in different countries

Tea is the most international beverage that you drink, if not worldwide, then certainly the vast majority. Japanese, Russian, and even Egyptian for making this wonderful drink will use the tea leaves, but its taste will be drastically different, and because the way of making tea in different countries is different.

Then you are waiting for a Cup of tea from 20 countries. If you know what it looks like brewed tea in other countries, share your photos in the comments!

1. Japan

Maccha (matcha) — Japanese powdered green tea. This tea is traditionally used in the classic Japanese tea ceremony. Nowadays matcha is also widely used as a food additive to a variety of Japanese desserts vagasi, ice cream with green tea and soba noodles.

2. India

Tea Chai ("spiced tea") is a beverage originally from the Indian subcontinent, obtained by brewing tea with a mixture of Indian spices and herbs.

Fixed the way tea masala there, and many families have their own recipes. There are a huge number of variations, however this one remains the presence of four ingredients: tea, sweetener, milk and spices.

3. UK

The tradition of afternoon tea in England appeared in 1840, and usually occurred between 14:00 and 17:00. Traditionally, loose tea is brewed in a teapot and served with milk and sugar. Currently, formal afternoon tea, usually used as snacks in hotels or tea shops. In everyday life, many British people drink much more than a simple snack consisting of tea (and occasionally biscuits) as one of many short tea breaks throughout the day.

4. Turkey

Turkish tea is usually brewed using a special double teapot. Water brought to the boil in a large kettle bottom. A portion of the boiling water used for brewing several spoons of the crushed tea leaves into the upper kettle is a little smaller, where it turns out very full-bodied brew. The remaining water is used to dilute the tea on the basis of individual preferences: either strong tea or weak. Tea is served in small glass cups with cubes of sugar.

5. Tibet

Tibetan tea chasima is made of pressed Chinese Puer is an important part of the daily diet of Tibetans. It includes tea, milk, Yak butter and salt.

6. Morocco

The main feature of tea is Moroccan mint, which must be present in the composition of the drink.

7. Hong Kong

Traditional Hong Kong tea made from black tea and milk (usually condensed) and served cold. This is part of lunch in Hong Kong tea culture.

8. Taiwan

Pearl milk tea, which is better known in the world as Bubble Tea, has become a global phenomenon, the roots of which grow out of Taiwan. It can be served hot or cold and usually with the addition of tapioca cooked in sugar syrup.

9. USA

Sweet iced tea is the lifeblood of Americans. Usually made with the use of strongly brewed Lipton tea with sugar, lemon or a pinch of baking soda for tenderness.

10. Russia

Since ancient times, tea was brewed in the samovar, but modern people have long switched to electric kettles. Favorite tea is Russian — black, but stronger.

11. Pakistan

In Pakistan, as in India, it is customary to drink masala tea made with black tea, milk and spices.

12. Thailand

Thai tea cha yen is a black tea with condensed milk and ice.

13. China

Chinese people love tea. This photograph shows yellow PU-erh tea which is packaged in bricks or balls, is shaken in a Cup and dipped in hot water.

14. Egypt

Mostly Egyptians drink unsweetened black tea throughout the day. At Egyptian weddings often served tea with hibiscus.

15. Mongolia

Suutei tsai is a traditional Mongolian tea, which is prepared with milk and salt, and serve in flat bowls.

16. Kenya

Kenyans prefer to drink plain black tea.

17. Argentina

Argentines prefer mate tea. This green tea with high caffeine content has a smoky flavor and can be served hot or cold.

18. South Africa

Rooibos — a red tea grown in South Africa. Usually served without milk or sugar and has a sweet mild flavor.

19. Malaysia

Teh tarik is a traditional Malaysian tea, which includes black tea, sugar and milk.

20. Kuwait

A typical afternoon tea in Kuwait is a black tea with cardamom and saffron.