Indonesia is a tropical country with a stable temperature and humidity, making it an ideal place for tea plants to thrive. Tea production in Indonesia began in the 1700s as a decorative plant and has since become the seventh-largest tea producer in the world. Here are the top 6 most famous Indonesian teas to try […]
Teh talua or teh telur, a tea beverage hailing from West Sumatra, Indonesia, stands out from other teas due to its use of egg yolk in the recipe. The beverage can be made with either chicken or duck eggs, and is typically sweetened with sugar and garnished with calamondin. To prepare the tea in the […]
Tea is not just a beloved drink in Indonesia, but also a crucial agricultural product and an important export commodity. Introduced during the Dutch colonial era, tea cultivation in Indonesia faced a lack of investment following the country’s independence. However, by the mid-1980s, tea exports were revived. Despite recent setbacks, Indonesia still ranks among the […]
Tea is a staple of Indonesian culture, with both adults and children enjoying multiple cups of the beloved brew each day. However, the country’s tea culture is as diverse as the over 17,000 islands that make up the Indonesian archipelago, with each region boasting its own customs and preferences. Embarking on a journey through Indonesia’s […]
In Indonesian culture, tea drinking is deeply rooted, with people of all ages indulging in several cups a day, ranging from hot to sweet cold beverages. In addition to the ubiquitous es teh manis (sweet iced tea), there are several notable regional variations of Indonesian tea drinks. One such drink is teh talua, a Minang […]