Cultural Post Five
A Splash of Tea Culture in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan not only are Trixx for kids. Tea with sugar or in Dari (chai buraa) is a popular breakfast drink among young children in Afghanistan. While adults will customarily drink tea in the morning, the addition of sugar (bura) has a connotation with young children.
Tea plays a large role in Afghani culture. When invited to a home, it is customary to offer the guest tea to their hearts content. Black tea and green tea are the most commonly found varieties.
By mastering these simple yet crucial points of cultural interaction, a language learner can gain a foothold in the culture of study.
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