Tea..Part of Pakistani culture

It is greatly said that British left Three Things in Asia that is English, Cricket and Tea !

Light Brown, creamy flavor, hot beverage which can brighten up your morning called Tea and in local language we called "Chai". It is astonish to know that Tea serves as  one of the oldest beverage in the whole world and almost common in every nation. As it is the only drink which we share with our inheritance.

 In Pakistan, at initial stages it was our fashionable habit but now it become our national habit and addiction. Tea become a dominating part of our society and Pakistani culture. It can be estimated on the basis that Pakistan ranked as 3rd largest Tea importer country in  the whole world. It use is very common in our homes, offices, markets, canteens and other workplaces. Drinking Tea provides relaxation to mind and give pleasure. Its also serves a path to start conservation between two people.

In Pakistani culture, usually a guest firstly offers with a cup of tea. Pakistan entitled as a largest tea consumer country in a world. Although some people do not prefer to drink tea due to different myths. As they thought drinking tea might affect their color but majority prefer to drink tea and get addicted and the addicted one called "Chai ka Charsi" in local language.

The famous Balti proverb in Northern Pakistan which completely shows the influence of tea in Pakistani people i.e. :

"The first time you share tea with a Balti, you are a stranger. The second time you take tea, you are an honored guest. The third time you share a cup of tea, you become family..."