Background Pakistani tea culture

an example of pakistani masala chai.

while green tea has been ancient tradition in pakistan thousands of years, black tea introduced , popularized during colonial british era in south asia. cities such lahore had 1 of vibrant tea cultures, drink absorbed local culture. shield on state emblem of pakistan notably features tea crop in 1 of quarters. tea consumed @ breakfast, during lunch breaks @ workplace, , in evening @ home. evening tea may consumed biscuits or cake, depending on amount of time 1 has. guests typically offered choice between tea , soft drinks. common practice homeowners offer tea breaks hired labour, , provide them tea during breaks. tea offered labour typically strong , has more sugar in it.

high teas common @ hotels , restaurants, , buffet-style meals light snacks.

tea making techniques vary home home, , person person, tea typically made loose tea leaves , steeped couple of minutes before serving. teapot , tea cosy may used, if time permits, or tea may steeped directly in kettle off heat. after steeping, tea poured cups through strainer. milk may added before or after tea, sugar typically offered separately each individual may add sugar according or own taste. teabags reserved when time constraints not enable 1 prepare tea loose tea leaves.

tea served typically black, milk, although green tea becoming increasingly popular. while black tea consumed without milk, green tea never served milk.

most of tea consumed in pakistan imported kenya. after 1995, pakistani government began implement tea plantation project, established green tea estates in pakistan , achieved performance.