A brew, cuppa, Rosy Lee, char – whatever you call it, we all love a cup of tea. In fact, after water, it’s the most widely consumed beverage in the whole world! Created first in China as a medicinal drink, people caught on and started enjoying a fashionable cuppa with their friends in the 17th Century. Nowadays, most of us enjoy sipping on a builder’s brew in front of the TV with a biscuit ready for dunking. But how is this famous beverage drunk around the world? As National Tea Day is coming up on the 21st April, we thought we’d find out. Go on, put the kettle on and have a read…
1. India
India is proud to be one of the largest tea producers in the world. And with famous blends such as Assam and Darjeeling, you can see why. The Asian nation is also known for its Chai blends that contain spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger and is sold on nearly every street corner by vendors known as chai wallahs. This particular tea is traditionally served in small clay cups and is often enjoyed on the go.