Qatar Is A Tea-Drinking Nation

Instead of water or alcohol, try a cup of tea. Tea is widely available in Doha, and visiting a local café or chai house for a cup or two (or three) is a must-do for any visitor. In the mornings, you'll see groups of guys playing dominoes and drinking short glasses of frothy, brick-colored karak tea.

In the 1950s, Indian and Pakistani expats brought Karak to Qatar. Karak, a powerful brew of tea, milk, sugar, and spices cooked low and slow for optimum flavor, is a variant of Masala Chai. Only cardamom is used in the original Qatari form, however cinnamon, cloves, or ginger can be be included.

Depending on the establishment, a cup of karak costs from 1-4 QAR. This is definitely one of the Things about Qatar You Should Know before travelling to this country.