Forget Coffee, These are the Best Destinations for Tea Lovers

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Looking through travel blogs and guides, it seems like almost every country in the world prides itself on its coffee culture to one degree or another. Whether it be their cafes, their preparation, or even how they grow the beans, coffee really is incredibly important to the culture of countless places around the globe.

All of that said, if coffee isn’t your thing, there are just as many places where tea is considered to be the essential beverage. Some countries take pride in their traditional ways of preparing and serving tea, while others specialize in creating flavorful blends. If you love tea as much as we do, consider planning a trip to one of these tea-rrific locations.

Japan

Japanese tea culture goes back hundreds of years and ceremonial tea rituals are still practiced by many. The most common type of tea consumed in Japan is matcha, a form of green tea made with whole finely ground tea leaves. Both the growing and preparation of tea are considered to be of great importance.

Morocco

Tea is a symbol of hospitality in Morocco and is consumed throughout the day by most who live there. Should you visit Morocco, you can expect green tea poured from several feet above your cup by the person serving it. Tea is typically prepared with sugar and plenty of fresh mint.

India

Did you know that “chai” is actually just the Hindi word for tea? What most of us in the west know as chai is known in India as masala chai, black tea prepared with milk, sugar, ginger, and cardamom. Masala chai is available almost everywhere and is usually served in a traditional clay cup.