Travel to these destinations to indulge in what the locals would consider “regular” tea.
North England
Yorkshire Tea is the most purchased tea brand in the entire United Kingdom. It is one of the symbols of northern regional pride and is considered an essential drink to taste to understand the local culture.
India
Tea, in India, is called Chai. What we in the West call “Chai” is actually Masala Chai, which is black tea with milk and honey, with a mix of masala spices infused into it. Different regions may have different spices, typically you’ll find cardamom, nutmeg, and cinnamon in it.
China
As it is the origin of tea, China should be the first choice destination of any tea aficionado. The best areas of China for growing tea are mostly the coastal areas with their moist climate and mountain ranges. Travel to the Yangzi Jiang river, Yunnan, Sichuan and Guizhou regions for the most authentic brew in the world.
Sinai
Bedouin tribes use their own blend of plants to make their own tea, mostly based on local desert plants. As tourists in Sinai desert, you might find yourself being welcomed with Marmaraya tea, brewed with the Marmaraya plant, which grows around the Moses and Saint Katherine mountains.