13 Fascinating Teas from Around the World
| August 30, 2017
Qatar
The speciality tea of Qatar is known as karak chai, a stronger version of the western chai tea latte. Karak chai is a strongly brewed tea which is boiled in water, combined with evaporated milk, sugar, and spices, before being brewed a second time. The tea originates in India, locally known as masala chai, but was quickly adapted in the Middle East becoming especially popular in Qatar.
There are a lot of different ways you can make karak chai too. Some people choose to use honey, and the spices differ based on locale and season. But the most common type is a blend of black tea, milk, sugar, and a dash of cardamom.
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