Egypt

By Karim Abbas ~ In the dense weave of Cairo existence, tea is neither beverage nor drink but ritual, symbol of welcome, and the city's heartbeat rhythm. Morning, evening, or anytime in between, a glass of hot black tea with sugar to the ideal taste is an epitome for unwind, conversational connection, and continuity thread. A Historical Brew Tea arrived in Egypt during the 16th century through Asia's trade routes and was immediately popular over booze. Affordable and abundant, it soon became the new favorite drink of Egypt instead of coffee. Egyptians today consume almost 1 kg of tea per person annually—placing the country among the list of the world's top tea-consuming...