Five of the world’s best places to drink tea
Peru & Bolivia
What: Peruvians and Bolivians swear that coca tea
– using the leaves that make cocaine – is a cure for altitude sickness. Make like a local
and sip this bitter tea while
on a mountainside on way
to Machu Picchu.
See: visitperu.com
Darjeeling, India
What: Discover the process behind chai production by taking a plantation tour in Darjeeling between the
April to November picking season. The spicy brew can
be quaffed in cafes and bazaars all over this Himalayan town.
See: incredibleindia.org
Morocco
What: Super-sweet mint tea is a constant characteristic of life in Morocco and you’ll be offered it not only in cafes and restaurants but every time you make a purchase (or look like you will) in the souk (market) or make a new friend.
See: visitmorocco.com
Hill Country, Sri Lanka
What:. Walk or cycle in the trails in the Bogawantalawa Valley to watch the sari-clad pickers at work. See the magnificent plantations
during a scenic train ride
from Colombo or Kandy to Nuwara Eliya.
See: srilanka.travel
Hangzhou, China
What: Hangzhou has long been regarded as one of the finest tea-producing regions in China. It is famous for its green variety – Longjing or Dragon Well. Sample it in the ancient Meijawu Tea Village where visitors can join in with traditional tea drinking ceremonies. A National Tea Museum exhibits age-old tea drinking practices.
See: gotohz.com
– Janine Kelso
