Although East Frisia is rather small and not very densely populated, this region in the northeast of Germany is ranked top when it comes to tea drinking with a per-capita consumption of more than 2 kg per year. Due to this large demand, each year large quantities of finest teas, in particular from Assam, are going there for being processed to noble and sophisticated blends. The mostly strong and marvellously malty qualities are traditionally served with "Kluntje" rock sugar and a dash of cream.