Tea with milk is a tasty and healthy drink that is popular among people in many countries.
We tell you who drinks it, how and why.
How do people drink tea with milk in different countries?
Milk is usually added to tea to improve the taste of the drink. Adding milk helps remove bitterness.
In Britain, it is customary to pour milk into a cup first and then tea.
In India, spices are added to tea with milk. This drink is called masala tea and is used for medicinal purposes, among other things.
Masala is a spice mixture used in Indian cuisine. The composition varies by region, but typically includes black pepper, cloves, cardamom, ginger, and cinnamon.
In Mongolia, salt is added to tea with milk, and sometimes also butter and flour.
This drink allows you to quench not only thirst, but also hunger.
In Hong Kong, condensed milk is used instead of regular milk, and sugar is also added.
Residents of the Land of the Rising Sun also love sweet tea with milk.
Sometimes the Japanese add honey instead of sugar. They drink this tea both hot and cold.