Did you know drinking tea is a tradition that goes back almost 5,000 years
starting in ancient China. Since then, tea has spread across the world, with each
culture adapting the way they drink it. So in honor of International Tea Day, we
thought we'd take a look at just some of the ways many people out there like to
enjoy their brew. Where a better place to start than the home of tea in China
Tea plays an important role in Chinese culture. One of the most popular methods
for making tea in the country is called Gong Fu Cha, which means making tea with
skill. The Gong Fu Cha way of making tea is as much about the ceremony as the tea
itself. To do it properly you'll need to use tea leaves and serve it in a proper
Chinese tea set. Number two, Taiwan. In recent years bubble tea has become known all around the
world, but it's originally from Taiwan. It was invented in the 1980s and is made from a combination
of tea, milk, fruit juice, and tapioca balls, also known as boba. You'll usually find it served in a
transparent cup with a straw, which lets you suck up the drink's signature tapioca balls
Number three, Argentina. Yerba mate is a high-caffeine herbal tea originating from Argentina
It was originally cultivated by indigenous South American people long before European colonization
The tea has a strong, earthy and bitter taste. It's made by soaking dried leaves in hot water and is traditionally served out of a gourd
a kind of ramp container with a metal straw, known as a bombilla. Number four, the United Kingdom
There are few things that the British are known for more than their love of tea
The most popular tea in the UK is the classic English breakfast a blend of black tea served with milk and sometimes sugar Most Brits agree that using dairy milk is essential to a good cuppa but they not in agreement over the best way to make it Milk first or tea first a question that divides the nation While English breakfast tea is
traditionally served in the morning, approximately 100 million cups of tea are drunk every day in the
UK. And don't get this confused with Britain's traditional afternoon tea, which involves having
tea with scones, sandwiches or pastries as an afternoon snack between 3 and 5pm
Number five, Morocco. In Morocco, one of the most popular drinks is mint tea
made by Steeping Green Tea with mint leaves. It is Moroccan etiquette to offer tea to any visitors that might stop by
and for special occasions, the tea is made ceremoniously in front of the guests
Usually, the host pours the tea from at least 30 centimetres above the glass
This helps form some foam and aerates the tea, but is also a sign of respect
Number six, Japan. Instead of infusing water with dried leaves, matcha from Japan is made by whisking powdered green tea into boiling water
meaning you actually eat the tea leaves. This is what gives matcha its extremely strong flavor
The tea holds a special place in Japanese culture and is commonly served with a sweet known as wagashi
Number seven, turkey. Turkey produces about 6 to 10% of the world's tea
It's also the most commonly consumed hot drink. Serving tea is a key part of Turkish culture and hospitality
Typically, it's prepared in two stacked teapots and served in a tulip-shaped glass
The glass lets you admire the colour of the tea while drinking it, but be careful and make sure you hold it by the rim so you don't burn your fingers
Milk is never served with Turkish tea, but it's common to serve it with cubes of sugar