Тhe locals of Mauritania drink tea any time of the day. Mauritanian sweet tea is simply tea mixed with mint and sugar. It is poured and repoured from its pot – a practice called “tea pulling” – in order to create a thick froth on top.
One of travel's greatest joys is experiencing different cultures through food. But, paradoxically, the ease of global travel is putting local cuisines at risk. As businesses begin to cater to travellers who expect familiar tastes, less mainstream flavours may drop right off the menu.