A meal in Uzbekistan begins and ends with tea.
Since tea was brought to Uzbekistan by the Silk Road, the tea culture has flourished and taken deep root in the daily life of Uzbekistan.
In the 19th century, green tea was primarily the drink of the wealthy, but today green tea is widely available and people enjoy tea many times a day regardless of class.
Although summers in Uzbekistan are extremely hot, with temperatures in the western part of the country sometimes exceeding 45°C, iced tea is not served throughout the year, and hot tea is always brewed again in a pot each time.
In Uzbekistan, guests are always treated with tea. First, the tea is poured into a teacup one-third full and allowed to cool slightly so as not to burn the guest. After pouring the rest of the tea, he places his right hand on his left chest and serves the tea to the guest with his left hand, which is a very detailed rule of the tea ceremony.
Attending a traditional Uzbek tea ceremony will give you a taste of the country's long history.
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