It is commonly served to guests and business partners at meetings and social events, and has been drunk by Arab people for centuries.

[1][2] The history of Middle Eastern Arabic tea began thousands of years ago in ancient China during the Shang Dynasty (1766–1050 BC) when it was first cultivated and discovered.

Preferred for its medicinal properties, tea made its way to the Middle East as soon as Arab merchants started travelling the Silk Road.

Tea developed from a basic beverage to an essential part of the regional way of life as it became more and more popular across the Middle East.

Tea owes its popularity to its social nature; it is one of the most important aspects of hospitality and business etiquette in Arab culture.