Tea looms large in Myanmar´s culture. Its teahouses, where people come to chat and unwind, are key focal points in both its rural and urban communities.

While green tea is popular, Burmese-style milk tea – smooth, frothy and delicately spiced – is the one to plum for. Teashops begin by brewing black tea leaves for several hours before adding condensed milk and sugar. Cinnamon and nutmeg can also be added for extra spice.