Who Drinks The Most Tea Per Capita

10. Morocco
612 cups per capita

9. Afghanistan
613 cups per capita

8. Iran
651 cups per capita

7. Kuwait
867 cups per capita

6. Turkey
884 cups per capita

5. UK
994 cups per capita

4. Qatar
1,008 cups per capita

3. Libya
1,148 cups per capita

2. Ireland
1,214 cups per capita

1. Iraq
1,219 cups per capita







Source:  http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Which_country_drinks_the_most_tea_per_capita

Vessels for Tea

When I was in India I loved drinking Chai in the clay cups which you would then throw out.  This got me thinking....what are the other vessels used around the world to drink  ..tea..


Morocco -   Mint tea is drunk in decorated glasses.

 Tibet          - Tea is drunk in a bowl
 
 China       -  Guywan a covered cup so tea leaves are allowed to brew.

 Japan       -  Ceramic Tea cup.  Traditional Mino Yaki cups are made from a region called Mino renowned for its pottery.

 Russian    - Samovars are used traditionally to heat and boil water.  Many Samovars have a ring   shaped attachment around the chimney to hold a teapot.

United Kingdom  -  Tea is drunk in cups or mugs know as builders tea.

Source:  http://en.wikipedia.org

What is Fair Trade?

Fair Trade is a social movement it is  is about better prices, working conditions, sustainability and overall fairer terms for marginalized farmers and workers in the developing countries.  Tea and Coffee is big business by making companies pay sustainable prices this certification advocates a higher price to exporters from developing countries.

Sources:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_tr
http://fairtrade.com.au/page/what-fairtradeade

Poached Pears for Winter

Next time you are poaching Pears why not add Star Anise, Cinnamon and Cardamoms... Its a great winter warmer...with some red wine or liqueur yum yum....

The Four Biggest Tea Producing countries in the world

 SRI LANKA
 KENYA
 CHINA
 INDIA