Half the world it seems are members of tea culture while the other half resides firmly in coffee culture. While I am not opposed to coffee and will gladly consume an Italian cappuccino or a quality Central American blend, Central Asia, happily for me, is undoubtedly a member of global tea culture. While coffee is available, tea is really what everyone drinks, probably due to the region's proximity to China and India and location on the historic Silk Road.
I was lucky enough to have a pleasant cup of green tea with lemon at the Rohat Tea House, one of Dushanbe's finest old establishments. Tajikistan is also, perhaps, the most prominent member of the world's carrot culture as fresh carrots and carrot juice can be found everywhere. My glass of freshly-squeezed carrot juice at Rohat was only 40 cents. Sadly, I was told the Rohat will soon be torn down to make way for a large apartment building.
 |
| Rohat Teahouse |
 |
| Inside the Rohat Teahouse |
No comments:
Post a Comment