Everything You Need To Know About The Russian Tea

Unlike other European countries, Russia has taken longer to adopt tea.

It was not part of the Russian beverage culture until the early 17th century when Russian countries began importing small quantities from China. So tea was only for the elite of society. Thus, almost 200 years later, in the middle of the 19th century, trade with China began, making tea available to all.

What is Russian tea good for?

They soon realized that Russian tea has some medicinal properties, as it is a recommended drink to soothe stomach aches. However, this type of tea is also known for its energizing facet, as it helps to eliminate fatigue Yes improves vitality.

There is no ritual in Russia As in Japan, they are not as detailed as English, but tea plays an important part, and there are different habits that make it very characteristic.

This is how it adopts the characteristics of this country, which combines strong doses of lemon, sweet taste of honey, and also a touch of spice from the hand of cinnamon and cloves, it's time to discover Russian tea.

A typical Russian utensil with its heat source and a small faucet that served to keep the water always hot, today it is used almost exclusively as a decorative element. In the past it was a very important and essential piece for making tea, becoming the most important hallmark of categorical Russian tea.

Peculiarities of Russian tea

In Russia, the consumption of tea has become one of the main hobbies of the citizens. They drank tea frequently and in large quantities. In the same meeting, he could take up to six or eight cups of this infusion.

 The act of serving tea was a task for the housewife and this process was even entrusted to the eldest daughter of the family. Men were usually not allowed to do housework, so this was a woman's job.

Thus, to serve the tea, they used a filter that filtered the herbs. Tea was served to men in glasses with cup holders, as well as glasses of whiskey or beer, and women in cups with small thin plates or known as plates.

One of the main rules was that the cup or glass was filled leaving 1 cm. to the point that, as a general rule, they added a little milk, lemon, or sugar to Russian tea, something special in Russian homes.

It was necessary to act according to the tastes of the guest, but in such a way that not a drop fell from his cup or glass when the housewife served it, it was necessary to maintain perfection to make the impression of the guests. In the humblest families, they usually filled their glasses to the brim. Unlike families with higher social status, this was seen as a show of hospitality.

However, there was another opinion as to why this was done: because you can't put a lot of sugar in a cup filled to the brim.

The consumption of Russian tea has long been a form of entertainment that has survived to the present day. Family or friends sit around the table exchanging impressions.

Russians often say that their family members do not drink tea together, have problems, and are rude. That is why this must happen together harmoniously. This process unites them because it involves talking about the most intimate.

Unlike other traditions and cultures, Russian tea was usually made with milk, sugar, lemon, jam, honey, etc. In Russian, there is even a saying "come to my house for tea", which is related to the fact that the guest will not leave on an empty stomach.

When the import of tea into Russia began, green tea was the best known of all, but in fact, black tea was the most popular. In recent years, the consumption of this infusion is losing more ground due to morning coffee and beer or evening cocktails.

However, tea shops are always very busy and in any home, you can find a type of tea with complete security.

Russia already has its own Russian tea culture in some regions, which gives them higher tea production.