Tea is the most international drink, which is drunk, if not in all countries of the world, then certainly in the overwhelming majority. Japanese, Russian and even Egyptian will use tea leaves to prepare this wonderful drink, but appearance and its taste will differ sharply, and all because the method of preparing tea in different countries different.
1. Japan
Matcha (matcha) is 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 in various Japanese desserts, wagashi, ice cream and green tea, as well as soba noodles.
2. India
Masala chai (“spiced tea”) is a drink originally from the Indian subcontinent, made by brewing tea with a mixture of Indian spices and herbs.
There is no fixed method for preparing masala chai, and many families have their own recipes. There are a huge number of variations, but the presence of four ingredients remains the same: tea, sweetener, milk and spices.
3. UK
The tradition of afternoon tea in England dates back to 1840 and usually took place between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Traditionally, loose leaf tea is brewed in a teapot and served with milk and sugar. Nowadays, formally, afternoon tea is usually served as a snack in hotels or tea shops. In everyday life, many Brits enjoy the much simpler snack of tea (and the occasional biscuit) as one of many short tea breaks throughout the day.
4. Türkiye
Turkish tea is usually brewed using a special double teapot. The water is brought to a boil in a large lower kettle. Some of the boiling water is then used to brew a few tablespoons of crushed tea leaves in the slightly smaller top teapot, which produces a very strong brew. The remaining water is used to dilute the tea, based on individual preferences: either strong tea or weak tea. Tea is served in small glass glasses with sugar cubes.
5. Tibet
Tibetan chasuima tea is made from pressed Chinese pu-erh and is an important part of the daily diet of Tibetans. It contains tea, milk, yak butter and salt.
6. Morocco
The main feature of Moroccan tea is mint, which must be present in this drink.
7. Hong Kong
Traditional Hong Kong tea is made from black tea and milk (usually evaporated) and served cold. It is part of the dining experience in Hong Kong tea culture.
8. Taiwan
Pearl milk tea, better known around the world as Bubble Tea, has become a global phenomenon with its roots in Taiwan. It can be served hot or cold and is usually topped with tapioca cooked in sugar syrup.
Sweet iced tea is the lifeblood of Americans. Typically made using strongly brewed Lipton tea with the addition of sugar, lemon or a pinch of baking soda for smoothness.
10. Russia
Since ancient times, tea in Russia was brewed in samovars, but modern people have long switched to electric kettles. The favorite type of tea among Russians is black, and stronger.
11. Pakistan
In Pakistan, as in India, it is customary to drink masala chai, prepared using black tea, milk and spices.
12. Thailand
Thai cha yen tea is black tea with condensed milk and ice.
13. China
The Chinese love tea very much. This photo shows yellow pu-erh being packaged into bricks or balls, scattered into a cup and immersed in hot water.
14. Egypt
Most Egyptians drink unsweetened black tea throughout the day. Hibiscus tea is often served at Egyptian weddings.
15. Mongolia
Suutei tsai is a traditional Mongolian tea that is prepared with milk and salt and served in flat cups.
16. Kenya
Kenyans prefer to drink plain black tea.
17. Argentina
Argentines prefer mate tea. This high-caffeine green tea has a smoky flavor and can be served hot or cold.
18. South Africa
Rooibos is a bright red tea native to South Africa. Usually served without milk or sugar and has a mild sweet taste.
19. Malaysia
Teh tarik is a traditional Malaysian tea that contains black tea, sugar and milk.
20. Kuwait
A typical afternoon tea in Kuwait is black tea with cardamom and saffron.
Tea is the most international drink, which is drunk, if not in all countries of the world, then certainly in the overwhelming majority. Japanese, Russian and even Egyptian will use tea leaves to prepare this wonderful drink, but the appearance and taste will be very different, and all because the method of preparing tea is different in different countries.
Matcha (matcha) is 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 in various Japanese wagashi desserts, green tea ice cream, and soba noodles.
Masala chai (“spiced tea”) is a drink originally from the Indian subcontinent, made by brewing tea with a mixture of Indian spices and herbs.
There is no fixed method for preparing masala chai, and many families have their own recipes. There are a huge number of variations, but the presence of four ingredients remains the same: tea, sweetener, milk and spices.
3. UK
The tradition of afternoon tea in England dates back to 1840 and usually took place between 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm. Traditionally, loose leaf tea is brewed in a teapot and served with milk and sugar. Nowadays, formally, afternoon tea is usually served as a snack in hotels or tea shops. In everyday life, many Brits enjoy the much simpler snack of tea (and the occasional biscuit) as one of many short tea breaks throughout the day.
Turkish tea is usually brewed using a special double teapot. The water is brought to a boil in a large lower kettle. Some of the boiling water is then used to brew a few tablespoons of crushed tea leaves in the slightly smaller top teapot, which produces a very strong brew. The remaining water is used to dilute the tea, based on individual preferences: either strong tea or weak tea. Tea is served in small glass glasses with sugar cubes.
Tibetan chasuima tea is made from pressed Chinese pu-erh and is an important part of the daily diet of Tibetans. It contains tea, milk, yak butter and salt.
6. Morocco
The main feature of Moroccan tea is mint, which must be present in this drink.
7. Hong Kong
Traditional Hong Kong tea is made from black tea and milk (usually evaporated) and served cold. It is part of the dining experience in Hong Kong tea culture.
8. Taiwan
Pearl milk tea, better known around the world as Bubble Tea, has become a global phenomenon with its roots in Taiwan. It can be served hot or cold and is usually topped with tapioca cooked in sugar syrup.
Sweet iced tea is the lifeblood of Americans. Typically made using strongly brewed Lipton tea with the addition of sugar, lemon or a pinch of baking soda for smoothness.
10. Russia
Since ancient times, tea in Russia was brewed in samovars, but modern people have long switched to electric kettles. The favorite type of tea among Russians is black, and stronger.
11. Pakistan
In Pakistan, as in India, it is customary to drink masala chai, prepared using black tea, milk and spices.
12. Thailand
Thai cha yen tea is black tea with condensed milk and ice.
The Chinese love tea very much. This photo shows yellow pu-erh being packaged into bricks or balls, scattered into a cup and immersed in hot water.
14. Egypt
Most Egyptians drink unsweetened black tea throughout the day. Hibiscus tea is often served at Egyptian weddings.
15. Mongolia18. South Africa
Rooibos is a bright red tea native to South Africa. Usually served without milk or sugar and has a mild sweet taste.
19. Malaysia
Teh tarik is a traditional Malaysian tea that contains black tea, sugar and milk.
20. Kuwait
A typical afternoon tea in Kuwait is black tea with cardamom and saffron.
Tea is a drink that has gained worldwide popularity. Different countries have their own tea traditions. And although all peoples use for cooking invigorating drink traditional tea leaf; there are many varieties of this drink. And the tea ceremony itself has a lot of features that directly depend on geography. Let's try to figure out how the favorite drink of millions differs depending on what part of the world it is prepared in.
Japan.
The Japanese tea ceremony has been around for almost 12 centuries. In Japan, tea drinking is a whole philosophy. Here tea is prepared from a special powder called matcha. To prepare it, green tea leaves are used, which are ground using special devices to form flour. The finished powder is brewed in different ways and is used as a component of traditional Japanese sweets.
China.
China is another country where tea brewing has been brought to an art form. In Chinese culture, the tea ceremony has a sacred meaning. Different types of tea are used for different occasions here. There are also many brewing methods: they depend on what type of tea is used. Tea is prepared either in a special mug with a lid, called a gaiwan, or in a large or small teapot made of faience, porcelain or clay.
India.
The favorite tea drink of Indians is. This tea is prepared using traditional spices, sweetener (sugar or honey) and milk. There are many recipes for masala: different regions of the country prefer their own spices and brewing methods.
United Kingdom.
The famous "fife-o-clock" or five o'clock tea is an English tradition that is still observed in many families. Usually the British drink tea three times a day: in the morning at breakfast, during lunch and at 17:00. The Last Tea Party has long become a household name. The table for a five o'clock tea party is usually set in accordance with local etiquette: a white tablecloth, tea service and sweet treats are required. The British like to drink tea with milk and sugar.
Türkiye.
Türkiye grows tea on the Black Sea coast. The local variety is black tea, which is usually brewed in a special double teapot. The drink is served in special small curved glasses.
Morocco.
In Morocco, they prefer green tea, which is usually supplemented with mint leaves. Brew tea in silver or tin teapots and pour it so that the stream is high and even. According to Moroccans, this method helps the invigorating liquid become saturated with oxygen. In Morocco, tea is drunk not only hot, but also cold as a refreshing drink.
USA.
Americans love ice-cold, sweet black tea, which can be easily prepared with ice cubes. To make the drink have even greater sanctifying properties, lemon is added to it. Some fans supplement the recipe with a small pinch of soda.
Hong Kong.
Hong Kong people also prefer to drink their tea chilled. And since Hong Kong is a region of China, there are dozens of tea varieties here, because this country is considered the birthplace of the noble drink. The long presence of the British in this territory also left its own peculiarities on tea traditions - Hong Kongers almost always add condensed milk to a cup of their favorite chilled tea.
Uzbekistan.
In Uzbekistan, they fight the midday heat in an interesting way - local residents drink hot, scalding black tea. It is believed that in this way the body adapts more easily to difficult weather conditions. Uzbeks pour the drink into bowls and serve it with sweets and fruits. Traditional tea drinking takes place at a special low table called dastarkhan.
Mongolia.
Mongolian tea is known in our country as Kalmyk tea - these two peoples have similar tea traditions. Mongolians prepare a drink from green tea, milk, butter, flour, salt and pepper. The finished tea is poured into thermoses and consumed throughout the day. The hearty drink once served nomadic peoples as an excellent way to simultaneously satisfy hunger and thirst.
Egypt.
In Egypt they love to brew hibiscus - dried leaves of the Sudanese rose. The sweet-sour tea from this plant is called the “drink of the pharaohs.” Hibiscus is drunk both hot and cold. It is believed to have mass useful properties and has an extremely beneficial effect on the human body.
Argentina.
Argentines' favorite tea is mate. It is made from the dried and crushed leaves of a local plant, the Paraguayan holly. Mate has a tart taste. It is brewed and served in a special vessel made from a gourd, which the Argentines call calabash. They drink mate using a metal straw with a filter - a bombilla.
Russia.
Our country also has its own national traditions of tea drinking. In Russia, from time immemorial, tea was brewed using a samovar - a special device with an internal firebox. Russian is a cozy meal in a family circle, involving not only aromatic drinks and all kinds of treats, but also intimate conversations that unite family and friends.
It’s always more pleasant to have heart-to-heart conversations over a cup of aromatic, tart tea. Homemade delicacies add warmth and homeliness to them. This little family joy is shared with us all over the world. But every corner of the world has its own, special dessert.
Curd hit
What do they not drink tea with in Russia? But dessert is a special kind of pleasure. Pour boiling water over 70 g of raisins for 10 minutes. Grind 250 g of fat cottage cheese with yolk and 2 tbsp. l. Sahara. Add 2 tbsp. l. flour, a pinch of salt and 1 tsp. soda slaked with vinegar. Add the beaten egg white, knead the dough and add the dried raisins. Now we make thick round cakes, roll in flour and fry on vegetable oil. Tender rosy cheesecakes are the best delicacy in anticipation of winter.
Delicious clouds
An exquisite cup of tea from France will organically complement a cup of tea. Beat 8 yolks with 3 tbsp. l. brown sugar into a light foamy mass. Stirring continuously, pour in a thin stream of 400 ml of hot cream with 30% fat content with a pinch of vanilla. Fill the ceramic molds with the mixture and place them in big shape with water so that it covers them by about a third. Bake the creme brulee in the oven at 160°C until golden brown. Now you can taste France.
In creamy snowdrifts
Gelato is an Italian ice cream that is pleasant to eat even in cold weather. Combine 250 ml of milk and heavy cream with 80 g of sugar in a saucepan and, stirring constantly, bring to a boil. Separately, beat 4 yolks with 80 g of sugar and smoothly add them to the cooled milk mass. Heat it in a water bath until it thickens, cool it, transfer it to a container and put it in the freezer for 4 hours. Beat the mixture with a mixer every 30 minutes. Airy gelato will be successfully complemented by fresh berries and almonds.
Wonders of the East
Turkish baklava is a feast for those with a sweet tooth. Knead the dough from 500 g of flour, 1 egg, 50 g of butter and 200 ml of milk. Grind 300 g into crumbs walnuts, mix with 300 g of powdered sugar and ½ tsp. cinnamon. Roll out 20 thin layers of dough, sprinkle with filling and place a pencil on the edge. We roll up the rolls, collect them into an accordion and take out the pencil. After greasing them with butter, bake for an hour at 180°C. Then fill them with syrup made from 200 g of honey, 200 ml of water and 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice. After 5 hours, you can treat your family to real baklava.
Rice wonder
Japan's favorite dessert is mochi, or rice cakes. Mix 150 g of rice flour, 50 g of powdered sugar and 300 ml of water in a saucepan. Stirring occasionally, simmer the mixture in a water bath until it becomes thick and plastic. Pour it onto the table, sprinkled with 50 g of starch, and knead the dough. We make small cakes, put 1 tsp on them. sesame or peanut butter, roll into neat balls. For such an unusual delicacy, it is better to brew green tea.
Latin sweets
Argentina is famous for its sweet pastelitos. Mix 130 g flour, 60 g cornstarch and ½ tsp. cinnamon. Separately, grind 120 g of softened butter with 50 g of cane sugar. We combine both parts, knead the dough and form small lumps. Place them on a baking sheet with parchment, press down lightly, sprinkle with ground nuts and powdered sugar. Place the pastelitos in the oven for 30 minutes at 180°C - the delicate crispy dessert is ready!
Chocolate gift
Brazilian brigadeiros are reminiscent of our truffle sweets. Combine 400 g of condensed milk, 30 g of butter and 4 tbsp in a small saucepan. l. cocoa powder Stirring constantly, bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 5 minutes over low heat. When it cools and thickens, use a spoon to form candies and roll in crumbs from dark and white chocolate. Now you need to let them harden properly in the refrigerator. You can take this treat with you when you go on a visit.
Pumpkin phenomenon
How about Peruvian picarones donuts? Simmer 300 g of pumpkin pulp in 250 ml of water with a cinnamon stick, 3 cloves and 3 peppercorns. Measure out 200 ml of liquid and dilute 1 tbsp in it. l. yeast and 2 tbsp. l. Sahara. Puree the pumpkin, beat with the egg and combine with the dough. Gradually add 600 g of flour, knead the dough and let it rise by 2 times. We make donuts in the form of rings and deep-fry them. Pour some maple syrup over them and your tea party will be a blast.
Fruits of goodness
American apple pie is a homemade classic. Grind 200 g of flour with a pinch of salt and 200 g of butter into crumbs. Pour in 2 tbsp. l. ice water and 1 tbsp. l. lemon juice, knead the dough and cool for an hour. Cut 5 apples into cubes, mix with 2 tbsp. l. lemon juice, 5 tbsp. l. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon. Press ⅔ of the dough into a rimmed pan. Fill it with filling, make a lattice from the remaining dough, brush with egg and bake for an hour at 180°C. This pie will warm your loved ones with warmth in any cold weather.
Our culinary journey doesn't end here. You will learn about other popular desserts from different countries in the recipe section “Eating at Home”. What is it customary to drink tea with in your family? Tell us in the comments about your favorite homemade cakes and other delicacies.
It is difficult to find a country where they do not drink tea. In each region, this drink is brewed in a special way, and the method of consumption differs from country to country. An inexperienced layman may have a logical question: where else can you drink tea, other than from a cup? However, it is enough just to delve into history a little and it becomes obvious that there are a huge variety of options and utensils for tea drinking.
We present to your attention a review article devoted to the traditions of tea drinking in different countries of the world, in particular the dishes used for this.
United Kingdom
From this article you will learn:
Tea lovers in the United Kingdom enjoy the aromatic drink from ordinary medium-sized cups. In most cases, we are talking about a white product. This best choice for traditional and green varieties.
Malaysia
In Malaysia, tea is exclusively a dessert drink. It is customary to drink it from tall, large glasses. The main material is thick glass. Since it is enjoyed mainly cold, it is customary to add sugar, which makes it foam easily.
Mauritania
Residents of Mauritania drink tea from ordinary glass glasses with thick walls of medium size. Drink from teapot immediately pour into several cups, each subsequent one is consumed with the addition of more sweetener.
Tibet
In terms of its composition, Tibetan tea has little in common with the traditional aromatic drink, since its main ingredients are yak butter, milk and salt. It is consumed not in ordinary mugs, but in special beautiful dishes - deep bowls with a wide top part. This allows the tea to cool faster. Bowls are taken exclusively from thick ceramics so that they do not burn your hands, because there are no ears provided here.
China
Every fan of aromatic drinks knows that the Chinese are real gourmets when it comes to drinking tea. They drink all sorts of things from small bowls, and... Distinctive feature each tea party - the meaningfulness of this process, its depth - gratitude, reconciliation or respect.
USA
In the United States, it is customary to enjoy tea exclusively in the form and with the addition of lemon. The drink is extremely popular in California and the east. There is a wide range of ice-tea brews on sale. Use it in large transparent glasses. As for traditional cups, they are not widely used among Americans for the most part.
Türkiye
In Turkey, tea is sold in specialized outlets and supermarkets. To be honest, it has little in common with the drink we are familiar with. The main feature of the preparation is that it takes a very long time to brew. And poured into small glass glasses. Visually they resemble an ordinary tulip. The narrowed shape allows you to maintain temperature for a long period.
Mongolia
In Mongolia, it is customary to enjoy tea in silence. The aromatic drink is drunk from wide bowls, which can be not only ceramic or porcelain, but also metal. Traditionally, this tea is poured into special containers, the surface of which is decorated with all kinds of inscriptions, wishes of health, and folk wisdom. Pre-boil for an hour, and then add a copious amount of milk.
It should be noted that Mongolia has developed its own tea drinking traditions.
Every year new dishes appear on the market, and along with changes in consumer preferences, traditions are also adjusted. And it is not surprising that original and stylish dishes are produced to enjoy tea, the shape and size of which are different in each country.
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