Arabic tea

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Arabic tea (Arabic: ??? ?????; shay ?arabiyy Arabic pronunciation: [??y] ( listen)) is popular throughout Arab world and the Arab diaspora, Arabic tea is a prominent part of Arab culture and society. For centuries, guests have served warmly to business partners, meetings and social events. A strong part of the cultural tradition, hot tea has brought family and friends together for hundreds of years. It is served before, after, and sometimes during meals. Arabic tea is a boon for gatherings, parties, and celebrations because it is not only considered a polite form of welcoming guests, but also healthy drinks.

Various Arabic teas have unique properties. Some provide medical benefits, while others have sweet flavors and strong odors that soothe and provide comfort. Tea in Arab countries is most often served hot with fresh herbs. The drunken teas in the Arab world are quite different as people do.

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Arab society

Tea is a very important drink in the Arab world, it is usually served with breakfast, after lunch, and with dinner. For Arabs tea is a hospitality drink that is served to guests. It is also common for Arabs to drink tea with dates. The main reason for its popularity is the social side of tea, because hospitality and beverage are important parts of business etiquette in the Arab culture. It is therefore important not to reject tea openly, because this can be considered rude. Tea is an integral part of business meetings in the Arab world and is presented at most meetings.

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Varieties

There are many different types of Arabic tea:

• Sage (Arabic: ???????; Maryamiya): is typically served after a meal to aid in digestion and eliminate gas or heartburn. The flavor is fantastic, and if brewed on its own without black tea it is completely natural and non-caffeinated. Add a little honey or sugar to sweeten it, to taste. You can find this tea anywhere, but the best is to use dried sage leaves grown at home.
• Chamomile (Arabic: ???????; b?b?naj) : is made by brewing dried chamomile flowers and it's known to have many health benefits. Some of the health benefits of this popular herbal tea include reducing stress and anxiety, alleviating pain and discomfort and also improving sleep and insomnia.
• Anise (Arabic: ???????; Y?ns?n), Anise tea has been well known for hundreds of years. This recipe is refreshing Arabic tea.
• Thyme (Arabic: ????????; Za'tar): Za'tar tea helps improve memory and cleans out the stomach. Rich in antioxidants, this tea is also useful in preventing aging from within.
• Cardamom (Arabic: ????; Hal): Widely plastered for a strong aroma, cardamom tea is very common in the Arab world. Sometimes they are mixed with coffee, and are historically known to help digestion and increase saliva flow. It is drunk before meals to prepared enzymes for nutrients. Although one of the most expensive spices in the world, cardamom is still largely harvested by hand for many Arab customers.
• Maghrebi mint tea (at-t?y): (Arabic: ?????? a?-??y; Maghrebi Arabic: ????? at-t?y, also known as Moroccan mint tea, is a green tea prepared with spearmint leaves and sugar, traditional to the Maghreb region (the northwest African countries of Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, and Mauritania). The original tea was originally made by English traders and has spread in popularity throughout Africa, France, and other neighboring countries. Known for its mint and vitality, the fresh mint used to prepare the at-t?y helps to clear the palate after meals, ideal for idle days.
• Mint (Na'n?') (Arabic: ??? ?????????; shay bil na'n?') Also known for its medicinal properties, mint tea is commonly used to get over colds, sore throat, sinus congestion, and stomach ulcers. With high antioxidants and vitamins, peppermint helps enhance immunity and health. Seasonal allergies can also be treated by drinking cups of tea made from rosemarynic acid, an anti-inflammatory agent found in mint. Instead of adding leaves directly to the tea, Nana is made by boiling fresh ground grass with water.
• Black Tea (Arabic: ??? ?????; shay ?a?mar): Is the most common, usually a brand name Lipton. It is sometimes used for gastric discomfort too, and has a calming effect - whether this is physically or psychologically debatable, but seems to work for the Arabs. Although it is not helpful for an individual's health, straight black tea (think Lipton) is still incredibly popular among Arabs. Coffee actually takes second place to caffeine levels of black tea, which can provide a drinker with energy for a longer period of the day. Black tea can also help flush out a detoxification system, and with a little lemon, it will help lose weight and suppress appetite.
• Hibiscus (Arabic: ???????; karkaday): Drunk hot in the winter and cold in the summer, Hibiscus tea has a high volume of vitamin C.
• Cinnamon tea also Kuwaiti tea (Arabic: ????? ????????; shay b?lqrfh) is created by putting water in a boiler together with cinnamon sticks and sugar. Cinnamon tea contains many health benefits such as bacteria resistance, diabetes treatment, protection against heart disease and prevention of colon disorders, as well as containing many antioxidant compounds.

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Served

Tea in the Arab world is usually a strong dark mix, similar to the so-called "breakfast tea" served in other parts of the world. Often brewed with sugar and served in long glasses. It can also be made with mint or cardamom, or with a dash of milk. In Yemen, black tea is actually brewed in water and milk.

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See also

• Arab culture
• Arab cuisine
• Arabic coffee
• Kuwaiti tea
• Libyan tea
• Shahi Haleeb
• Tea Culture

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References

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