Singapore Immigration When discussing Singapore's tea culture, one cannot overlook the local teh tarik. So what is teh tarik like in Singapore, and what are the unique features of Singapore's tea culture?
Singapore is viewed by the world not just as a tourist destination. Its food culture, especially its tea culture, has its unique aspects. The unique teh tarik has become a highly appreciated form of ethnic performing art among tourists.
The so-called "teh tarik" involves adding milk to brewed black tea, and then the tea maker pours the milk tea into a container. The tea maker holds a container filled with milk tea in one hand and an empty cup in the other, with the distance between the two hands being about one meter, and begins to pour the tea. This back-and-forth pouring must be done seven times. During this process, the milk tea must not spill. Because the "teh tarik" cup is quite large, drinking it is quite enjoyable, and as tea drinkers savor the tea while enjoying the spectacular pouring, their mood becomes more relaxed.
Drinking tea in Singapore is different from drinking tea in the United Kingdom. In the UK, tea is the main focus, accompanied by some biscuits and small sandwiches. In Singapore, afternoon tea is more about the food, and the quality of the tea is not very important. Many tourist hotels offer afternoon tea primarily as a buffet of snacks, ranging from Indian-style pancakes to Cantonese dim sum, with a wide variety. Even in five-star hotels, guests are often served large pots of tea brewed with tea bags.
Chinese tea has also become quite prominent in Singapore in recent years. Some specialty tea shops and "tea houses" that focus on Chinese tea often have a steady stream of customers. The "tea-drinking crowd" in Singapore is not just elderly people with gray hair; it seems that more young people are involved, often gathering in groups or pairs to discuss business matters and relax. Due to the large number of Japanese and Korean tourists visiting Singapore, some tea houses even specifically offer tea leaves favored by these guests. As dusk falls, the streets and tea houses of Singapore gradually become lively, becoming a scene on the streets.
