Across Dubai, Karak chai is undoubtedly the popular drink that fuels the city. There are tea stalls and cafeterias that can boast about pouring out thousands of cups of this sweet, creamy beverage daily, helping many residents, including the locals, the expatriates, the young and old, start, get through, and … Continue reading
Dubai, the city of glitz and glamour, where I have been an expat for over fifteen years, is now witnessing such an increasing popularity for afternoon tea that there is a host of options available here with chefs all over the UAE trying to beat the competition and lure in … Continue reading
It’s been raining here for days. That means there is no hot water because the solar water-heating system hasn’t seen the sun in days. It is muddy in the tea gardens, and there is a distinct coolness – pointed out to me by the locals – that indicates fall is … Continue reading
Turkey is a major player in the tea industry, producing over 220 million kilograms of tea annually. Therefore, it is no surprise that a European Union (EU)-funded project recently offered 50 young men and women the chance-of-a-lifetime opportunity to receive three months of intensive tea training and subsequent placement in … Continue reading