@thebeardedbackpacker: Qat, also spelled khat, is a leafy plant grown mainly in the highlands of Yemen. People chew the fresh leaves in the afternoon, slowly building a mild stimulant effect that creates a sense of alertness, relaxation, and social openness. The plant has a long history in Yemen, going back centuries, and it thrives particularly well in regions like Ibb, Dhamar, and the countryside around Sana’a. Many farmers prefer growing qat because it brings more income than fruits or coffee, even though it requires huge amounts of water in a country already struggling with water shortages. #yemen #yemeni #middleeasttravel #yementiktok #yemenia