A cup of 'kadak chai' is a perfect way to start the day. Solemnly do we sit back and think that a humble cup of tea may vary so vastly in other countries. We take a look at how it looks like in 12 different countries. This Russian brewed tea
Egypt is a large importer of tea and its very common to drink unsweetened black tea throughout the day. Hibiscus tea is the most preferred one and you would often find it at Egyptian weddings.
Drinking yellow leaf pu-erh tea became a fashionable lifestyle amongst Chinese who love to drink a wide range of flavours.
Pearl milk tea also famously known as bubble tea in Taiwan has become a worldwide phenomenon. The tea can be served hot or cold over tapioca pearls cooked in sugar syrup. Sounds interesting?
This bright red tea is obtained from Rooibos plant which is exclusively found in South Africa. The mild and sweet flavoured refreshment is served without sugar or milk.
Spearmint is steeped in green tea for this refreshment. This is quite popular in Morocco where the trick is to boil the tea several times and pour the tea from way up high, creating a frothy top.
Matcha, powdered green tea from Japan is a fine mixture of finely ground, high-quality green tea leaves. It is served in Japanese tea ceremonies. Up for a cup of tea anyone?
India is known for its rich and diverse tea history, masala chai being the favourite among masses. Darjeeling known for its white leaf grows wild in India.
Cha yen as famously called in Thailand is a combination of condensed milk and brewed Thai Tea Mix.
Famous in Hong Kong is iced milk tea known as pantyhose tea or silk stocking tea. Why you ask? Because it’s similar in colour to nude stockings, seriously. Nothing like strong chilled black tea with condensed milk.
Tea consumption increased dramatically during the early nineteenth century in UK. People prefer black tea on its own or mixed with milk and sugar.
Yerba mate is a vitamin-packed green tea grown and drunk throughout South America. People in Argentina prefer the signature smoky flavour which can be served hot or cold.
Here's how a cup of tea looks like in 12 different countries