Tea is not just a beverage; it's an emotion. Here is all you need to know about Thailand's tea culture. Tea culture in Thailand is something that has carefully restored itself through the changing times. Tea growing in northern parts of the country are older than the rest. The kinds of plantation and their styles follow the oldest tea grooming traditional style. Oolong tea is what Thailand is most famous for. Hybrid plantations have been grown in these parts since King Rama 9, who encouraged the production of tea plants since the '90s. Assamica based black tea is similar to the commercial version of Ceylon tea. Produced around Chiang Mai, it is located further north in Chiang Rai, brewed in an infusion device. It is the best-pulled tea version of Malasia. You can buy the black tea served with condensed milk and sugar in older parts of Bangkok. At some point, the original style mixed into flavouring of orange tea by adding artificial flavours. The old seasoning was mainly made of roasted tamarind seeds and orange blossoms. The preferences kept changing over time without disturbing the demand for the original natural flavour of the tea. Bubble Tea And Fashionable Tea-Based Drinks- High-end shops are producing a wide range of variations of bubble tea. They borrow the pour-over style from modern coffee culture by adding ingredients like cream and frothed ice. The taste varies with the input, but the broad inputs like sugar and caramel have been regular for most bubble teas. Health Benefits- If you go to the market to buy tea, you will have many options to choose from. If you depend on tea for your health, you might not have the same fitness as different teas. Green tea has a reputation for being high in antioxidants and gives you the healthy body you want. But adding milk and sugar to it deteriorates its nutritious value manifolds. Slimming teas work as laxatives and does not lead to healthy weight loss in the long run. Matcha Tea- The west fancies over the Macha tea. The latte with the ice cream is far from being healthy but sure is the treat you want to give your tongue every once in a blue moon. Tea Blends- The prevalent theme in the past decade, prominent scale vendors popularise mixing of teas with other herbs to increase the appeal and flavour of the tea.
