russian tea
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Some History of Russian Tea
“Ecstasy is a glass full of tea and a piece of sugar in the mouth.” — Alexander Pushkin If you’re like me, when you think of great tea-drinking nations, the United Kingdom probably comes to mind first. Yet several countries consume even more tea on a per-capita basis, including Turkey, Morocco, Ireland, and Mauritania. One… Continue reading
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5 Signs That You’re “Going Russian” at Tea Time
The world may seem to be in a constant state of change, with political boundaries shifting and cultures evolving, but tea remains remarkably constant. In Russia, tea continues to hold a special place in everyday life and social gatherings. Unlike some cultures where meals take center stage, Russians have long been known for inviting friends… Continue reading
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Tea in Strange Places (and the Olympics) – Sochi
Like many people, I have to admit I had never heard of the Russian city of Sochi until it was announced as the host of the 2014 Winter Olympics. Located on the Black Sea in western Russia, Sochi is notable for tea lovers because it has been a tea-producing region for nearly a century. Its… Continue reading
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Russian-Grown Tea?
Tea is grown in Russia? Yes, some. Tea is certainly a popular beverage in Russia and has been since the first half of the 17th century, with regular deliveries having started in 1689 per an agreement signed with China. The samovar was contrived to make the most of every precious drop and to assure that… Continue reading
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Tea, Russian Style
If asked to name a beverage that’s synonymous with Russian culture, let’s face it, many of us will probably pick vodka. While tea is hardly as popular in that part of the world as this clear spirit it has long been an important part of the Russian beverage landscape nonetheless, having been first introduced there… Continue reading
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Tea Trivia
By William I. Lengeman III For your consideration, a few miscellaneous bits from the tea trivia file. Fire up a cup of tea and enjoy. Chifir It’s probably a safe bet that the inhabitants of Russian prisons are made of stronger stuff than most of us. If you doubt it, consider that one of the… Continue reading
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Russian Tea Blends: Sbiten
This is part two of my look into Russian tea and tea culture. Though Russia didn’t get introduced to tea until the 17th century from China, it seems that tea didn’t become very popular in Russia until the 19th century. The tisanes they drank before they were introduced to tea, was called Sbiten – a… Continue reading
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Russian Tea Part I
Russia, believe it or not has been tea drinking country unique in its own respects. The Czars and upper echelon, loved their tea, and it was often had on special occasions. Their tea was also served quite strong, but with a bowl of hot water so they could dilute the tea down to their preferred… Continue reading
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