Brunei consumes 2 lb of tea per capita per year. Ceylon Tea has been the local top choice since ancient times, while some people also like herbal infusions. Gong Cha is a typical beverage in Brunei, heavily influenced by the Chinese tea culture. History of Tea in Brunei Tea in Brunei has existed since always, […]
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Cyprus consumes 1 lb of tea per capita per year. The Mediterranean island boasts a perfect climate for herb and tea production, including anise, sage, spearmint, marjoram, lavender, basil, and chamomile. Cypriots also offer a wide variety of Green, Oolong, Earl Grey, and English Breakfast teas. History of Tea in Cyprus Cyprus’ tea culture dates
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Georgia consumes little less than 3 lb of tea per capita per year. The country was once the 4th largest tea producer in the world but it all changed after the fall of the Soviet Union. Organic wild Blackberry and Blueberry leaf teas are the most common teas in Georgia. History of Tea in Georgia
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Nepal consumes 0.4 lb of tea per capita per year. Darjeeling is the most popular tea in Nepal, although it’s a bit different than the Indian one due to the high altitude where the tea grows. The second most famous tea in Nepal is CTC or crush, tear, curl Assam tea which grows in the
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Iraq consumes over 3 lb of tea per capita per year. If Iraquis don’t start the day with tea, they are prone to headaches and dizziness. Tea houses in Iraq are called chai khana where men traditionally gather to drink dozens of sugary Black tea. History of Tea in Iraq Tea became popular in Iraq
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South Korea consumes 0.4 lb of tea per capita per year. Saenggangcha or Korean Ginger Tea is the most popular infusion in the country, while people also like Barley Tea, Pine Needle Tea, Buckwheat Tea, Omija Cha (Magnolia berry) tea, and Yulmu Cha (roasted and powdered Yulmu plant grains). Nevertheless, Green Tea is on the
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Cambodia consumes 0.2 lb of tea per capita per year. Jasmine is the favorite tea flavor in the country, while Green tea and Lemongrass follow right behind. Tea in Cambodia is embedded in every pore of the society, and they even add tea to the coffee. History of Tea in Cambodia Tea in Cambodia arrived
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Yemen consumes 0.7 lb of tea per capita per year. The most favorite tea in the country is Black tea, spiced up with cardamom and cinnamon. Shai Adeni is the local name for Yemeni preferred non-alcoholic beverage, meaning: Shai (tea) and Aden (a city in Yemen). History of Tea in Yemen Black tea arrived in
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Iceland consumes less than a pound of tea per capita per year. Although they prefer coffee in the morning to kickstart the day, Icelanders are also creative tea enthusiasts, boasting specific tea culture with tea lollipops, tea candies, tea soaps, and even tea chocolate. Favorite tea in the country is Black tea blended with Icelandic
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Latvia consumes around 2 lb of tea per capita per year. The cold weather in this Baltic country doesn’t allow for thriving tea production, however, they produce most of their local plants for herbal teas. Favorite teas in Latvia are marigold, chamomile, St. John’s wort, as well as late summer berry infusions. History of Tea
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