Tea is merely not a source of caffeine but in many places around the world, itโs a sign of showing hospitality and warmth to your guests. Being the second most drunk beverage in the world, its own realm of specialty is extremely huge. Iโll share the top four tea destinations to visit around the world to get the best specialty teas and here, youโll also get a chance to explore the deep history of tea behind each of your favorite cups.
1. Sengan-en in Kagoshima
People are extremely fond of matcha-flavored teas nowadays, but the taste you can get in Japan, I donโt think โ can be found anywhere else. As tea ceremony has been like a ritual in Japan for centuries, the matcha flavor of tea here is prepared by making a velvety powder out of dried green tea leaves through a grinding process.
People who want the best and most authentic traditional Japanese tea experience can visit Sengan-en in Kagoshima. This place is surrounded by 12 acres of greenery and organizes tea ceremonies for visitors in the House of Shimadzu Family. The ambiance and parkland around here will definitely take you back to the era of ancient tea ceremonies.
2. Sketch in Mayfair
If you are not a morning tea person and are fond of afternoon teas, then, Sketch in Mayfair in England is one of the best places to enjoy afternoon teas. The Sketch is a peculiar tearoom in the neighborhood of London and itโs each of the 5 tea rooms is based on unique luxurious themes.
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byu/leprocto inAccidentalWesAndersonHere, they provide more than two dozen tea specialty options, and you can get to choose your favorite. Also, not just the tea varieties but the ambiance of this place will make you fall in love with it. Further, itโs a bit expensive restaurant to visit but for afternoon teas โ it is really worth your every penny.
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inAccidentalWesAnderson3. Giani Tea Stall in Amritsar
While talking about the worldโs best tea specialties and leaving Indian Masala Chai out of it isnโt possible. Assamese and Darjeeling tea varieties are extremely popular among tea lovers around the world. Here, Masala Tea is prepared with the use of a mixture of Indian spices in a certain quantity and black tea, but the taste may differ from place to place. You can get one of the best Masala tea experiences at Giani Tea Stall in the food capital of Punjab, Amritsar. They pair their masala tea with crispy kachoris (an Indian dish) to improve the taste and give it a flavor of its origin.
4. Ceylon Tea Trails
Located in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea Trails is not a tea shop but a complete tea experience. Being among the largest exporters of tea, this small country varies in flavors of tea from region to region. If you want the utmost luxurious experience, it would be best to indulge yourself in a full-package tea tour. Here, you can explore the tea-making journey directly from shrubs to cups, and wait! This is not the end. At Ceylon Tea Trails, you can also hike through the tea shrubs along your way to the tea-based spa treatment.
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