Chinese Tea Culture
Written by Emma, Australia, October 2011
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Comment from Emma
Teahouses can be found all over China, reflecting the importance of tea in Chinese culture. Tea drinking gained popularity in the Song Dynasty and before long, teahouses outnumbered restaurants in China. Often decorated with exquisite calligraphy, paintings and rare plants in order to attract clientele, teahouses prospered during the Ming and Qing dynasties and became an essential daily ritual for many Chinese people.
Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our China Things To Do blog. Visit the original post to continue reading the full post and to learn more about things to do in China.
Photo courtesy of yomi yomi via Wikimedia Commons.
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