Germany may be renowned for its Rieslings, liters of beer, and coffee and cake traditions, but there’s one region in the country that consumes more tea per capita than any other country in the world: East Frisia. This small coastal region in the northwest, known for its rainy weather, takes the crown for the amount […]

While coffee may be the most popular drink in Germany, there is one tiny region in Lower Saxony that prides itself on its tea tradition: East Frisia. According to a German tea association, East Frisians drink more tea than anyone else on earth, at 300 liters, or nearly 80 gallons per person per year. The […]

For over 300 years, the East Frisian region in Lower Saxony, Germany has been known for its tea drinking culture. Even today, the practice remains a significant part of East Frisian cultural heritage. This distinct tea culture is evident in the East Frisian tea ceremony, a ritualized way of serving and enjoying tea. The East […]