Suktu-Beloved Tea (SOOK-too)

Written by orphidor

The Suktu have loved tea ever since they came into awareness. Since the beginning of the Age of Balance, they've avidly dried and brewed every bark, root, berry, and leaf they think won't kill them, hoping that the end result will be a delicious or healthful cup of tea. Though many of their efforts have resulted in brews that could be considered hard-to-swallow at best or poisonous at worst, they have remained undeterred and continue to experiment with each new plant they come across. Across the centuries, their efforts have resulted in a wide range of teas with a variety of tastes, health benefits, and social meanings.

History

The study of various plants' tea potential has been well-documented through the centuries. Several books exist on the matter, detailing mishaps and successes alike throughout the Suktu people's history.

Significance

The ongoing Suktu tea experiments prove their continual fascination with using all parts of a resource, as they enjoy attempting tea-making with things that others would see little value in, such as the parts of plants that aren't typically ingested.
Along with that, the Suktu have also formed a number of social rituals surrounding the steeping and consumption of tea. These ceremonies are extremely important to the Suktu because they aid in the formation of social bonds and reinforce the strength of their communities.
An immense variety of plant products are used for the creation of tea, ranging from roots that apparently help sick individuals recover from minor illnesses to leaves that grant the consumer more energy. Teas that taste nice are typically used for social rituals, while those that don't taste as good but alleviate physical symptoms are more likely to be used when health concerns are present.

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Item type

Consumable, Food / Drink

Rarity

Extremely common

Raw materials & Components

Basically any part of a plant that doesn't taste awful when brewed is used, though teas with a pleasant flavor or believed health benefits are preferred.