Chinese Oolong tea explained in english. How to make it. questions welcomed. background music: Autumn Leaves by Miles Davis

www.shopping-in-beijing.com Experiencing Chinese Tea Culture: What I really liked was how Man Tang Xiang offered details for each tea type they sell, including beautiful legends and history.

www.shopping-in-beijing.com Beijing Tea Culture: Following the aroma of tea on Ma Lian Dao Street, I came to Man Tang Xiang, a large tea shop holding many types of famous teas, as well as exquisite tea sets.

Q1: Good evening, Zhang Shuo. Can you tell us more about Chinese tea culture? A1: Yes, tea is the national beverage of China. Chinese are believed to have enjoyed tea drinking for more than four thousand years, the longest in the world. In Traditional Chinese culture, tea drinkers were always considered to be elite and are highly respected by society. Drinking tea also demonstrate personal morality, education, principle and social status. This is why serving tea gradually became an essential part of Chinese social life. In modern China, even the simplest dwelling has a tea set and a water heater for making a hot cup of tea. These implements are symbols of welcome to visitors and neighbors. Traditionally, a visitor to a Chinese home is expected to sit down and drink hot tea while talking.

www.shopping-in-beijing.com Beijing Tea Culture: Following the aroma of tea on Ma Lian Dao Street, I came to Man Tang Xiang, a large tea shop holding many types of famous teas, as well as exquisite tea sets.

A Traditional Chinese Tea Ceremony preformed to show you the process of enhancing the flavor and smell before drinking the tea. In the video you will see how to wash the tools and cups, keep them warm and to get the best flavor out of the tea leafs. Once the tea is ready for drinking, it is poured firstly into a tall glass which is than covered by a Chinese tea sip cup and turned over. Satisfy your sense with smelling the tea, and sip the pure quality of the tea.