This is Ataya, the Senegalese Tea Ceremony That Takes Up to Three Hours

From Senegal to New York City, this three-cup ceremonial tea drinking tradition keeps a party going with its serious caffeine overload. Ataya (sometimes spelled attaya), which in Wolof translates into the "preparation of tea," is an important aspect in day-to-day Senegalese culture. Each cup represents the growth of friendships or the stages of life. The longer you wait for your ataya the stronger and sweeter friendships grows.