Some Russians shun coffee as Western in favour of traditional tea
Summary
In Moscow, a shift from coffee to traditional tea is emerging as some Russians favor their cultural heritage over Western influences, influenced by political tensions and economic sanctions.
Key Points
- Moscow is seeing a revival of traditional tea culture amid a decline in coffee popularity.
- Nitka, a retro-style teahouse chain, aims to resurrect Russia's lost tea-drinking traditions.
- Western sanctions have complicated tea imports, affecting sources like Nepal.
- China and Georgia have become key tea suppliers to Russia, reflecting strengthened ties since 2022.
