Tea

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- Iroh: "Euch! This tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice!"

Zuko: "Uncle, that's what all tea is."

Iroh: "How could a member of my own family say something so horrible?

Tea is the most commonly served beverage in the World of Avatar, seen mostly in the provinces of the Earth Kingdom and the Fire Nation archipleago. It is made from a variety of leaves and herbs, which are immersed in hot water and drank immediately. No additives, such as milk or sugar, are added to the brew.

Almost every person in the world has drank tea at some point, due to its availability. Though relatively common, tea is not actively drank in the Water Tribes. It is unknown how actively the Air Nomads drank tea.

Chi-Enhancing
Chi-Enhancing Tea is a natural stimulant. When drank by members of the military, it improves strength and increases energy ten-fold. In an attempt to induce the Avatar State, Aang tried taking this tea, though he simply became hyper-active as a result.

The ingredients involved in the creation of this brew are not specified, though the intended effects and those seen on Aang suggest it may be the Avatar World's equivalent to coffee.

Ginger
An herbal concoction, Ginger Tea is made through the use of ginger roots. It is primarily used as medicine.

Ginseng
A Fire Nation favorite, Ginseng Tea is seen served at Zhao's base in "The Southern Air Temple". Iroh enjoys many good cups of this tea during his stay at the base, and claims it to be his favorite upon leaving.

Green
Green Tea is one of the many teas served in Iroh's teashop. It is enjoyed primarily by citizens of the Earth Kingdom.

Jasmine
Said to be a relatively soothing brew, Jasmine Tea is a favorite of Iroh. He is seen offering it to Zuko in "The Boy in the Iceberg".

Lychee
A tea available in Iroh's teashop, this brew is vastly enjoyed by the citizens of the Earth Kingdom, specifically of Ba Sing Se. It can be assumed this tea is made from Leechi Nuts, and as such, is commonly found in many parts of the globe, due to the fruit's availability.

Spiced Tea
A spiced tea commonly served in the Fire Nation archipelago.

White Dragon
The White Dragon is a plant that grows in the eastern Earth Kingdom. It produces tea that Iroh describes as, "so delicious, it's heartbreaking." Apparently, it is often confused with the poisonous White Jade, due to the plants' similar appearances and coloration.

Customs
Tea is customarily served to people of all statuses, whether royalty or poverty stricken citizens. As hinted by Iroh, pouring someone's tea may be a sign of respect, or merely an act of politeness.

Pao Family Tea House
The Pao Family Tea House is a teahouse in the Lower Ring of Ba Sing Se, owned by Pao. It enjoyed commercial success during the short period that Iroh worked there.

The Jasmine Dragon
The Jasmine Dragon is a teahouse owned by Iroh in the Upper Ring of Ba Sing Se. It is frequented by the wealthy, due to Iroh's reputation of being the best tea-maker in Ba Sing Se.

Notable Drinkers

 * Iroh - is a big lover of tea, and even risks Firebending in the Earth Kingdom to heat his tea. When meeting a stranger, he instantly offers them a cup of tea, as was seen in Iroh's encounter with Toph in "The Chase" and Tycho in "Tales of Ba Sing Se".

Real World Connection
Tea is also a very common drink in the real world, especially in Asia, from where the television show is heavily influenced. Many of the types of teas in the Avatar World also exist in the real world.