Have You Ever Tried These 5 Cups of Tea?

Beryl Shereshewsky17 minutes read

Various individuals introduce and prepare unique tea recipes from different cultures, such as Malaysian teh C peng special, Mongolian budaatai suutei tsai, and Indian tło déeh, showcasing the diversity of tea traditions worldwide. The video also includes discussions on mental health support from BetterHelp and the artistic focus on food by Alanna Cartier, providing a holistic view of tea culture alongside other relevant topics.

Insights

  • The episode explores a diverse range of tea cultures, from Malaysian teh C peng special to Mongolian budaatai suutei tsai, showcasing unique ingredients and preparation methods tied to specific regions and traditions.
  • Various guests introduce teas like tło déeh from the Jicarilla Apache Reservation and qirfeh bil jooz from Jordan, highlighting the cultural significance of these beverages and the personal connections individuals have with their traditional recipes, emphasizing the role of tea in cultural identity and heritage.

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Recent questions

  • What is teh C peng special and its origin?

    Teh C peng special is a three-layer tea from Malaysia made with black tea, evaporated milk, gula melaka (palm sugar), and ice. It originated from a local kopitiam in Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, gaining popularity throughout the country for its visually appealing layers and unique flavor profile.

  • What is Mongolian milk tea and its ingredients?

    Mongolian milk tea, known as budaatai suutei tsai, is made with black tea, milk, lamb tail fat (or substitutes), and rice. Reflecting Mongolian culture and nomadic traditions, this tea offers a rich and creamy taste that showcases the traditional flavors of Mongolia.

  • What is tło déeh and how is it prepared?

    Tło déeh is Indian tea from the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, prepared by foraging in the woods and boiled with water. Often enjoyed with honey for its bitter and earthy flavors, this tea offers a unique taste experience with its woodsy notes and amber color.

  • What is karak tea and its flavor profile?

    Karak tea is a strong tea with spices, tea powder, sugar, and evaporated milk popular among expats in the UAE. Known for its pronounced spice flavors due to multiple boiling steps, karak tea offers a rich blend of cloves, cinnamon, and black tea for a bold and aromatic taste.

  • What is qirfeh bil jooz and its cultural significance?

    Qirfeh bil jooz is a cinnamon and walnut tea from Jordan boiled with cinnamon bark, sugar, and walnuts, traditionally served after childbirth. This tea holds cultural significance in Jordan, offering a unique and warming flavor profile that connects to traditional practices and experiences in the region.

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Summary

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"Unique Tea Recipes from Around"

  • Beryl introduces the theme of tea for the episode, highlighting the uniqueness of teh C peng special, a three-layer tea from Malaysia.
  • Teh C peng special consists of black tea, evaporated milk (Carnation brand), gula melaka (palm sugar), and ice, creating visually appealing layers.
  • The drink originated from a local kopitiam in Kuching Sarawak, Malaysia, gaining popularity throughout the country.
  • Beryl prepares the teh C peng special, noting its sweetness level compared to Thai ice tea and her experimentation with palm sugar syrup.
  • Beryl mentions the artist Alanna Cartier and her focus on food in her artwork, providing links to support her work.
  • BetterHelp sponsors the video, promoting online therapy services for mental health support, offering a 10% discount with the code "Beryl."
  • Uyanga introduces Mongolian milk tea, budaatai suutei tsai, made with black tea, milk, lamb tail fat (or substitutes), and rice, reflecting Mongolian culture and nomadic traditions.
  • Beryl attempts to make budaatai suutei tsai, using ghee instead of lamb tail fat, and shares her experience of the unique taste and cultural significance of the tea.
  • Ashley presents tło déeh, Indian tea from the Jicarilla Apache Reservation, prepared by foraging in the woods and boiled with water, often enjoyed with honey for its bitter and earthy flavors.
  • Beryl tries tło déeh sent by Ashley, noting its resemblance to dandelion tea, its woodsy taste, and amber color, appreciating the opportunity to explore indigenous American recipes.

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"Exploring Spiced Tea Traditions in UAE and Jordan"

  • Maizah from the UAE discusses making karak tea, a strong tea with spices, tea powder, sugar, and evaporated milk, popular among expats in the UAE.
  • Beryl tries karak tea, noting the pronounced spice flavors due to multiple boiling steps, particularly tasting cloves, cinnamon, and black tea.
  • Aya from Jordan shares a recipe for qirfeh bil jooz, a cinnamon and walnut tea, boiled with cinnamon bark, sugar, and walnuts, traditionally served after childbirth.
  • Beryl tries the Jordanian tea, finding the cinnamon tea with walnuts unique and warming, connecting it to her cultural experiences in Jordan.
  • Beryl recommends trying the cinnamon tea, emphasizing the simplicity of boiling cinnamon sticks for a flavorful and slightly spicy tea, suitable for those with cinnamon sticks on hand.
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