Tea drinking customs in Oceania

Oceania is located in the southern hemisphere. Tea is a favorite beverage for the people of Oceania. The primary tea drinking countries and regions are Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, Western Samoa, etc.

Tea drinking in Oceania began in the early 19th century. With the enhancement of economic and cultural exchanges between various countries, some missionaries and merchant ships brought tea to New Zealand and other places. Over time, tea consumption gradually flourished in Oceania. Tea planting practices were also held in Australia, Fiji and other countries, and tea planting was successful in Peiji.

Historically, most of the residents of Australia, New Zealand and other countries in Oceania were descendants of European immigrants. Therefore, they were deeply influenced by British tea drinking customs and liked to drink milk black tea or lemon black tea, and sugar was also used as an ingredient in the tea. Regarding the color and color of black tea, I love broken red tea with strong tea flavor, strong stimulation and beautiful soup color. Because Oceania drinks flavored tea, it is exaggerated to make one-time brewing, and the tea residue must be filtered out when drinking.

Oceanian people drink tea, weed tea, and also drink afternoon tea and evening tea. As for teahouses, tea parties, etc., almost universal in every corner of society. Especially in New Zealand, the per capita amount of tea leaves is ranked third in the world. In the minds of New Zealand people, dinner is the main meal of the day, more important than breakfast and Chinese food. However, they call dinner "tea more", which shows the role of tea in the diet. New Zealand people usually choose to have meals in teahouses. Therefore, teahouses are everywhere in the mainland. In addition to milk black tea and lemon black tea, there are also sweet black tea. However, in New Zealand, tea is not provided before meals, and tea is only given after meals are finished.

New Zealand people like to sip tea, so in government structures, large companies, etc., tea tasting moments are also arranged in the morning and afternoon afternoon. As for guests visiting or negotiating between the two sides, they usually have to be served a cup of tea first to show their respect.