This Is How Tea Is Drank Around The World

1. Japan: matcha tea

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In Japan, tea is a big part of their culture and the serving of the tea is more like a ceremony rather than simply a casual drink. The tea of choice is matcha, which has now become popularised worldwide. It's served as ground green tea and can be found in any tea house.

2. USA: sweet iced tea

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The most common form of tea in the USA is sweet iced tea which is a modified version of traditional tea. The tea is often favoured with things such as lemon or peach and in general, the tea served is always super sweet. And, it's served cold, sometimes over ice.

3. England: afternoon tea

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In England, tea is a frequent tradition and has been for centuries. Traditionally it will be served as afternoon teas with mini sandwiches, tea and biscuits or scones. It is served in a tea pot and then milk and sugar is added according to the taste and preference of the drinker.

4. Taiwan: bubble tea

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Bubble tea is formed of tapioca/ boba/ pearls. This is the kind of tea most commonly drank in Taiwan and it originated here back in the 80s. Milk and sugar/honey is added to the pearls to create the iconic bubble tea. It is now drank around the world as a popular tea choice.

5. India: Chai tea

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Masala Chai tea is a tea commonly drank in India which is made from black tea, infused with spices and then milk is added to the concoction. The spices which usually make up a traditional version of Chai tea are commonly cinnamon, star anise, as well cardamon.

6. Morocco: mint tea

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Mint tea is the way tea is most frequently consumed in Morocco. It is drank from a traditional tea set and when the tea is poured, it is usually poured from a height so that the surface of the tea creates a froth. The mint tea is drank at any time of the day as a refreshing beverage.

7. Thailand: creamy iced tea

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The most popular way to drink tea in Thailand is to have a creamy iced tea. The tea is made from black tea which is infused with spices such as vanilla or star anise. Then, condensed milk is added to give a really creamy consistency and it is served cold to suit the hotter climate.

8. Egypt: sweet tea

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In Egypt there is a completely different take on the most popular version of tea. The tea is brewed and served strong. Then, a lot of sugar is added to combat the bitterness of the strength of the tea and make it taste sweet. After, a leaf of mint is added to give the tea a refreshing hint.

9. South Africa: Rooibos tea

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Rooibos is the traditional tea of South Africa. It is a herbal tea made from the leaves of a rooibos plant which grows as a shrub which have been ground up and stewed. It is then commonly drank with milk and people add sugar to taste. Rooibos tea is also thought to be packed full of health benefits.

10. Tibet: butter tea

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The Tibetan tea is called butter tea and it is a very unique blend of tea, blended with salt and yak butter to get it's very unusual and delicious taste which is unlike any other tea. The tea's consistency is also unique as it frothed and it's also super creamy to drink.

11. Indonesia: jasmine tea

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Jasmine tea is most commonly drunk in Indonesia. Specifically, Teh botol tea is a kind of jasmine tea and it is by far the most popular and widely drunk tea in Indonesia. It is bottled and served as an ice cold sweet tea. It is not commercially sold worldwide. It is drank throughout the day at any time.

12. Ethiopia: served with salt

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In Ethiopia tea is usually consumed in the morning as one of the first beverages of the day. It is also often served with salt! Tea in Ethiopia is not as popular as coffee, as the country produces a lot of coffee. But herb or spiced tea is enjoyed, especially to welcome guests.

13. Mexico: served with cinnamon

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In Mexico one of the most popular ways to drink tea is to brew the tea with cinnamon. Sometimes other spices are also added to the mixture and then a segment of lime is also often added to the tea. The tea is then served hot and fresh and had at any time of the day, usually after a meal.

14. Jamaica: ginger tea

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Tea is not the most popular drink in Jamaica as it comes second in popularity to coffee. Yet, that's not to day it's not sill widely enjoyed. Ginger tea is very traditional and common and it made by boiling a fresh cut of ginger root in water and adding sugar to sweeten it.

15. Israel: served with lemon and mint

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Tea is usually used as a refreshing drink in Israel and it can be drank both hot or or cold depending on preference. It is served with some lemon and mint to make it ultra refreshing and light. Often it is had with a snack, or simply by itself at any part of the day.

16. Vietnam: lotus tea

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Tea in Vietnam has long since been a part of the culture, in fact it dates way back to the 11th century when tea first became a part of Vietnamese culture. Lotus tea, is one of the most traditional teas, leaves are wrapped around a lotus flower and it is infused into the tea.

17. South Korea: green tea

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Green tea is the tea of choice in South Korea. Depending on the weather the green tea can be served hot or iced. It is also often served at a social occasion and people may eat sweet or salty snacks alongside the tea. It is usually served in a traditional tea pot.

18. Brazil: Chimarroa

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In Brazil there is a very traditional and popular kind of tea called Chimarroa tea. It is a kind of herbal tea which has been ground up finely. You then add water to this mixture to make the speciality tea. Despite not being as popular as coffee, it is still often consumed after dinner.

19. Portugal: tea and cha com pastel de nata

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A traditional pastry in Portuguese culture is called cha com pastel de nata. So usually when tea is drank (usually black with milk and sugar), it is accompanied by their world renowned pastry - in many other countries simply known as the Portuguese tart.

20. France: served with a lemon slice

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Afternoon or after dinner is the usually time to enjoy tea in France. It is had as a refreshing drink and usually served in a teapot. Tea in France has historically been very important and traditionally black tea, herbal or green tea is most commonly drank.

21. Sri Lanka: Ceylon tea

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Tea in Sri Lanka is usually served as black tea and milk and sugar are often added. One of the most popular kinds of tea is called Ceylon which is now produced all around the world. Aside from this, Sri Lankans also enjoy Chair tea or tea mixed with spices.

22. Argentina: yerba leaf tea

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Tea in Argentina is a crucial part of social life.  In Southern Argentina tea is called 'mate'. The tea is made from yerba leaves which are dried and then ground up. People will usually drink tea with family and friends and they often eat it alongside pastries.

23. Iran: served with rock sugar

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In Iran, tea is traditionally served in small cups and it is served black, and then made extremely sweet by adding rock sugar or sugar cubes. The tea is also often spiced with things such as cardamon. And, it is not uncommon to serve sweet or savoury snacks to accompany the tea.

24. Spain: served light

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Tea in Spain is usually served light and people often add milk or lemon. One of the most popular teas is called te rojo, which is a darker tea that has a lot of flavor and has been aged for a few years. Traditionally Spanish people have their tea after a meal.

25. Greece: served with honey and lemon

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Tea in Greece various from season to season. In winter during the colder weather the tea will be served hot. In summer the tea will usually be iced to keep cool during the hot days. In both cases the tea usually contains some sort of flavor such as lemon, honey or herbs.

26. Saudi Arabia: served with dates

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Tea in Saudi Arabia is usually served in a small cup and it is served black and string. To combat the bitterness of the tea it is common to add a sweet accompaniment. The most traditional thing to eat alongside the tea are dates because they are a fruit renowned for their sweet flavor.

27. Pakistan: Chai tea

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In Pakistan Chai tea is the favorite and most traditional tea which is the most widely drunk. It is served black and the tea is infused with various spices. Tea often symbolises a social gathering of some sort and it can even be served during ceremonies such as weddings.

28. Turkey: Turkish tea

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Turkish tea is a big part of the culture. It is a black tea which is brewed in a Turkish pot called a caydanlik, and so the tea is usually called cay. In Turkey, an average person will drink multiple teas throughout the say, with their meals and in between.

29. Russia: served strong

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Tea is important in Russia and it is brewed for some time, and then served hot and string flavored. Instead of a tea bag, loose leaves are usually used. Then, often a slice of lemon will be added. Tea is traditionally served in a typical Russian pot called a samovar to keep it hot.

30. Italy: aperitivo

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In Italy, tea is not a common beverage. However, if it is drank it is usually drank as an aperitivo, meaning before dinner time with some small foods or cake. Tea is usually drank at this time, rather than in the morning where coffee is usually preferred.