Sweden consumes 0.4 lb of tea per capita per year. Tea trend in the country is continuously rising, especially the trend for Green and Black teas. Fruit-infused and herbal tea varieties are also part of the Swedish tea culture. History of Tea in Sweden First Green and Oolong teas were brought to Sweden in the […]
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Albania consumes 0.3 lb of tea per capita per year. Mediterranean Mountain Tea is the most common tea in the country and it’s also known by the name Sideritis or Caj Mali (çaj mali). With a unique taste of chamomile and lemon balm, Caj Mali is the favorite tea of Albanians. History of Tea in
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Montenegro consumes 0.3 lb of tea per capita per year. Black tea is a widely popular tea in the country, often sweeten up with loads of sugar. Montenegran tea culture is heavily influenced by Turkish traditions. History of Tea in Montenegro The Ottoman Empire (today’s Turkey) had a large influence on the culinary culture of
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Croatia consumes 0.04 lb of tea per capita per year. The tea culture in this picturesque country evolves around peppermint and Black tea. Rosehip is one of the most common locally-produced teas in Croatia. History of Tea in Croatia Croatia is the least tea-loving country in the Balkans, treating tea exclusively as a medicinal beverage,
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Bulgaria consumes 0.2 lb of tea per capita per year. The most popular tea in the country is Mountain tea also known as Mursala or Pirin tea. Referred to as the ‘Bulgarian Viagra’ this tea is commonly consumed by the male population. History of Tea in Bulgaria According to Bulgarian records, Mountain tea was the
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Serbia consumes 0.2 lb of tea per capita per year. The nation’s most traditional teas are locally grown thyme, yarrow, and winter savory. Asian blends such as Green tea, Black tea, Oolong, White tea, and Rooibos can be purchased in specialized tea stores in Belgrade (the capital) and in tea rooms around the city. History
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Uruguay consumes around 18 lb of tea per capita per year. Mate is the most iconic non-alcoholic beverage in the country, being part of the culture for centuries. Uruguayan tea culture is heavily influenced by Argentina, and they import all of their Yerba Mate from this neighboring tea giant. History of Tea in Uruguay Uruguay’s
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Paraguay consumes an unbelievable 24 lb of tea per capita per year. The favorite tea of this South American nation is Yerba Mate which they popularly call Tereré. The annual tea export of Paraguay is 5-6 million pounds. History of Tea in Paraguay Tereré has been the national drink since ancient times much before it
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Burundi is the 15th largest tea producer in the world. The country produces 40,000 metric tonnes of tea per year, exporting 95% of it to Europe, the USA, as well as to other African countries. Burundi produces Green tea, Black tea, Brown tea, Pu-erh, Yellow tea, and Oolong. History of Tea in Burundi The first
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Burkina Faso consumes 0.2 lb of tea per capita per year. The country’s favorite is Hibscus tea with strawberry and fresh mint leaves. Burkina Faso is too dry and hot for tea production, but it’s quite famous for its Hibiscus and Moringa tea quality. History of Tea in Burkina Faso The turbulent history of this
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