13 Fascinating Teas from Around the World
| August 30, 2017
Hong Kong
Hong Kong has a unique type of tea which they call “pantyhose tea” due to the stocking-like bag which they use to strain it. Water and an assortment of black tea are brought to a boil and then simmered for up to six minutes. The tea is usually put in a sackcloth bag prior to boiling in order to make the straining process easier. It is then combined with condensed or evaporated milk, and sugar.
It is most commonly found at speciality tea cafés and bars around Hong Kong, and is one of the top ranked speciality cuisines in the entire country.
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