The rich history and cultural significance of tea make it more than just a drink. The tradition of brewing teas for centuries has been rich in many popular cultures, which live until today. In this article, I’ll be sharing some popular tea ceremony cultures, renowned around the world.
We take a look at some tea ceremonies in and around the world that are worth a go!
1. Tea Ceremony of Japan
At Saidaiji Temple, participate in Japan’s version of the Super Bowl: a tea ceremony of giant bowls (大茶盛式) held on Jan 15thhttps://t.co/y8KcaFOjHTpic.twitter.com/tRakkD2nim
— Spoon & Tamago (@Johnny_suputama) December 27, 2023
When people talk about rich tea ceremony traditions, Japanese tea ceremonies are the first that comes to mind. Better known as matcha, the preparation process of green tea and serving decently is its ceremonial setting. This ceremony shows the etiquette of people and represents the beauty of embracing the current moment. Further, another important fact of Japanese tea ceremonies is that they are performed in tea houses or a traditional setup tea room.
2. Moroccan Tea Ceremonies
🇲🇦🍵 Marrakech 🫖 – Infusion de thé à la menthe haut de gamme à partir de feuilles de menthe la plus chère au monde (20 €/Kg). Les marocains vendent du thé à la menthe même aux asiatiques ! #Maroc pic.twitter.com/ftwHcvZda8
— Morocco News 🇲🇦 (@Moroccolitik) February 25, 2024
Morocco is famous for its deliciously amusing Moroccan mint tea. Being a blend of spearmint and gunpowder, this tea has an exceptional taste. It’s a signature tea served in Moroccan tea ceremonies and being a host of any tea Moroccan tea ceremony is something to be proud of. This ceremony shows the generosity of the people of Morocco, especially when they serve tea to their guests or travelers.
3. Turkish Tea Culture
Çay, Türkmen düğünlerinin vazgeçilmez içeceğidir. Türkmenler, "gök çay" dedikleri yeşil çayı içerler. pic.twitter.com/dP1CLUeRDm
— TRT AVAZ (@trtavaz) May 9, 2017
The Turkish tea culture is an important part of Turkish people’s daily life and people here consume tea many times a day which increases the significance of tea in Turkish culture. The specialty of Turkish tea ceremonies is that these are brewed in çaydanlık, which is a small pot and then it is served in fincan, which are the small glasses. In Turkish culture, offering tea to guests signifies goodwill, and consuming the tea represents hospitality. Belonging to a rich tradition, indulging in tea ceremonies is such an authentic way to explore a specific culture.
4. Indian Tea Rituals
Meter Tea that is you strech your arms and drop the tea from atleast a meter high and catch it without spilling it. This creates a bit of interest and a bit of froth in the tea. #Kerala #MeterTea #TravelWithKunal #Kunalish pic.twitter.com/7XzInehrZY
— Kunal Kapur (@ChefKunalKapur) March 13, 2019
Indian tea rituals are no lesser than any other country and India is among the largest producers of tea in the world as well. Also, not only in India, its popular “Masala Chai”, the spiced tea is quite famous in parts of South Asia. The secret to its recipe is that it’s brewed by mixing cardamom, ginger, black pepper, and cinnamon-like spices with black tea, and then the sugar and milk are added to give the final touch.
Further, drinking tea is a part of India’s everyday life and they have multiple varieties. But the special fact here is that you can find spiced tea in each street in India. Also, this masala chai is quite refreshing for your mood, and you should try it once.
5. Tea Ceremonies in China
Pouring tea in style! Watch how Chinese tea masters combine dance, martial arts and zen to pour tea pic.twitter.com/i4j4WTrhca
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) May 23, 2017
One of the traditional popular tea ceremonies originates from China, which is known as the Gongfu tea ceremony. With the use of small clay cups or teapots, the entire ceremony involves a series of absolute steps. The aroma, the appearance, the taste, the way of serving, everything together makes Chinese tea culture a successful ceremony.
Last Updated on by Icy Tales Team