Nothing beats a Jet2holiday, but oh, a good cuppa comes close. Now imagine blending the two together and trying out local variants while on your jollies? Yep, sounds like a dream to us. Here’s a list of fantastic flavours you might want to taste-test…
Greek mountain tea, Greece
A wild-growing flower thrives among the rugged peaks and sun-drenched slopes of Greece, and the natives have learned to make the most of it. The Greek mountain tea, also known as ‘Shepherd’s tea’, is a herbal concoction, offering a subtle floral taste. The coolest part? It can be enjoyed hot and cold!
Freddo tea, Italy
While it might taste more like a lemonade than the brew we know and love, you’ll recognise hints of black tea when you relax with a glass of freddo! Iced, refreshing, peach or lemon-scented… it’s exactly what Mediterranean summer tastes like. And during the afternoon sizzle, there’s nothing like a freddo to cool you down in Italy.
Touareg tea, Morocco
Step into the bustling markets of Marrakech or a quaint café in Agadir, and the aromatic smells of touareg tea will introduce you to the best of Moroccan culture. Made with fresh mint, sugar, water and gunpowder tea, it’s more than a beverage to sip! This is a sign of hospitality and friendship, so don’t turn it down if you get offered one when you arrive at your hotel or riad.
Milk tea, Portugal
Put aside everything you know about the British drink with a splash of milk in it – you’re in Portugal now, and milk tea takes on a different velvety twist here. The locals use either green or black tea infused with ingredients such as nutmeg, honey and cinnamon to give extra flavour. It goes down easiest when paired with a pastel de nata…
Black tea, Turkey
Similar to Moroccan mint tea, the black brew in Turkey is as much of a cultural experience as it is a must-try on the menu – you’ll be offered one almost everywhere you go. Said to have many health benefits, it’s rich and bold in flavour, plus it’s served in a delicate tulip-shaped glass. These make great souvenirs too!
Posted: 15th Apr 2024.