Tea Plantation in Uganda

This photo of "tea pluckers" at work harvesting tea leaves was taken on the road between Mbarara and the Queen Elizabeth Game Park. The tea fields are beautiful, and tea is one of Uganda's export crops. It's worth clicking on this photo to get a larger view.

Ugandan tea is wonderful, especially when used to make Chai, a sweet blend of tea and milk. Chai is the drink Ugandans serve visitors to demonstrate their hospitality.

After returning to the States from her previous trip to Uganda, Sara was craving some Chai, so went to Starbucks and ordered a cup. She was terribly disappointed, pronouncing it "not even close."

So Eloise and I brought back both some loose tea and tea bags, and continue to enjoy the real thing along with fond memories that come with every cup.