Different regions of the world have the habit of drinking tea, and the types of tea they commonly drink vary from other areas. Here, let's talk about what tea people drink in 21 countries and regions around the world.

China has always been famous for its rich tea culture. However, tea drinking is not only popular in China; as a refreshing and culturally significant practice, it is also highly regarded in many other countries worldwide. Today, we introduce 21 flavored tea drinks from different countries and regions. See which one suits your taste better?

1. Japan. Matcha is a type of high-quality green tea finely ground into a powder, often seen in Japan's traditional tea ceremonies.

2. India. Indian tea culture has a long history. Local Indian spiced tea appeared on the South Asian subcontinent thousands of years before British colonists established tea plantations. This image shows wild Darjeeling white tea from India.

3. United Kingdom. In the UK, black tea can be drunk plain or with milk and sometimes a bit of sugar. It can be enjoyed at any time of the day. If you want that golden color when adding milk, be sure to pour the tea first, then add the milk.

4. Turkey. Turkish coffee might be the world's most famous hot drink, but in fact, Turkish rock tea is equally renowned. It is served as a common beverage with every meal or between meals. This black tea is taken without milk but can be sweetened with sugar and is often brewed using a special double-chambered stove.

5. Tibet, China. Tibetan butter tea blends tea, salt, and butter. The tea leaves are boiled several times until they release a slight bitterness, then mixed directly with butter and salt before serving to extract its essence.

6. Morocco. This green tea blended with spearmint fills not only Morocco but also cities across North Africa with its aroma.

7. Hong Kong, China. Hong Kong is most famous for its iced silk-stocking milk tea, named for its color resembling nude stockings. Making this tea involves mixing strong black tea with evaporated or condensed milk, then adding ice.

8. Taiwan, China. Bubble tea or boba tea has become popular worldwide, but it originally came from Taiwan. This drink can be served hot or cold, and the tapioca pearls are often pre-sweetened with syrup for a unique flavor. After trying bubble tea, you might never crave a cappuccino again.

9. United States. Sweet iced tea is a daily staple in the American South. It's typically made from deeply brewed Lipton black tea, with sugar, lemon, or soda water added for a smoother taste.

What Tea Do People Drink in 21 Regions of the World

10. Russia. To make authentic Russian tea, several different black teas are roasted and then blended. Like in Turkey, Russians also use a multi-chamber stove (called a samovar locally) to brew tea, with one chamber for water and another for the tea leaves.

11. Pakistan. Who says spiced tea is only found in India? Spicy and creamy chai is also the perfect afternoon tea in Pakistan, sometimes using English breakfast tea as the base.

12. Thailand. Thai iced tea is a blend of condensed milk and brewed Thai tea mix.

13. Mainland China. Chinese people love all kinds of tea. The picture shows Pu'er tea, which often comes in compressed bricks or cakes. People break off pieces and steep them in hot water.

14. Egypt. Egypt imports a large amount of tea annually, and the local custom is to drink it without sugar. Hibiscus tea is traditionally served at weddings.

15. Kenya. Kenya is both a major tea exporter and a significant tea-consuming country. It produces black tea that tastes similar to Indian tea.

16. Argentina. Yerba mate is a South American signature drink, a vitamin-rich herbal infusion often seen in Portugal, Lebanon, and Syria as well. It has a tobacco-like aroma and can be enjoyed hot or cold.

17. South Africa. Strictly speaking, the drink commonly consumed in South Africa is not a true tea. It is made from the red bush plant, which brews into a charming red infusion. It is usually served plain without sugar or milk, with a natural, refreshing floral and fruity flavor, perfect for a cup before bedtime.

18. Qatar. In Qatar, strong black tea, known as Qatari tea, is a beloved national drink. Black tea boiled in water is mixed with milk foam and boiled a second time before serving.

19. Mauritania. Mauritania has an unusual way of serving the mint green tea popular across North Africa. Guests drink three cups, each progressively sweeter, so the tasting experience goes from bitter to sweet.

20. Malaysia. Malaysia has the perfect tea beverage to accompany snacks. Teh tarik is a frothy pulled tea with milk and sugar, served hot. This milky tea is an ideal choice after a meal or in the afternoon.

21. Kuwait. Traditional Kuwaiti tea is black tea blended with cinnamon and saffron. This slightly spicy drink is very refreshing.

How about it? If you want to deeply experience the food culture of other places during your travels, why not try the various tea drinks, completely different from Chinese tea, as introduced here?