In Malaysia, if you meet an old friend or a new acquaintance it is always common courtesy to invite the person for teh tarik, or simply tea with condensed milk. School and college students laze over a cup of teh tarik, business deals often begin with a friendly cup of teh tarik. It is a social habit everywhere you go. It is also a good way to catch up on the latest gossip in town !While we sip our teh tarik, the tea makers look forward to a national challenge each year. The tea makers gather for competitions at the state levels progressing to the nationals. At these competitions, the tea makers will show off their skills in making the teh tarik. Coupled with background music, the best acrobatic routine will be adjudged the champion. There is also much excitement and consumer awareness , as the challenge is captured over TV, equiped with elimination rounds over a few months.
Next time you see a tea maker doing his teh tarik stunts, he may be preparing for the nationals !
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