Cameron Highlands tea plantation, Malaysia
© alex cheong/Getty Image
A brew-tea-ful day. International Tea Day
There's nothing quite like a nice cup of tea. Whether you like Darjeeling, Earl Grey, oolong, matcha or English breakfast, today's the day to celebrate this beloved brew: May 21 is International Tea Day. People have been drinking tea for at least 5,000 years. The drink originated in China, but in the 16th and 17th centuries, it was introduced to Western merchants, who helped to spread it around the world. It is now the second most consumed drink in the world after water.
Today's photo takes us to Malaysia and the tea plantations of the Cameron Highlands. Located around 200 kilometres north of Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands' cooler climate and high altitude make it perfect for tea growing. The area is a popular tourist destination, offering visitors stunning landscapes to explore, including rolling hills, towering mountains and an ancient cloud forest.
Related Images
Frontenac Castle in Old Quebec City
A baobab grove near Bandia Wildlife Reserve in Senegal
Winter at the Isis Temple in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Sandhill cranes taking flight over the Platte River near Kearney, Nebraska
At the top of Mount Fuji in Japan. Happy New Year!
Athens, Greece, for Greek Independence Day
Firefall at Horsetail Fall, Yosemite National Park, California
Wildflowers in bloom at Lost Dutchman State Park in Arizona
Bing Today Images
