Ever heard of the ‘finger-tapping salute’? If not, try visiting your local Chinese restaurant and discreetly observe the other patrons as tea is served around you. China is a State known for...
Category: Tea Culture
Da Hong Pao Tea is famous among Chinese oolong teas due to its royal reputation and long history. It originates from the Wu Yi Mountains found in the province of Fujian, where the highest quality tea...
Tea is among the popular drinks people from all parts of the world enjoy each day. Statistics show that the Americans drink around 80 billion cups of tea each year while the Canadians consume around...
History of tea in the USA – How tea came to the United States?
For many years, tea has stood as the most consumed beverage in the whole world, after water. In the United States, around 80 percent of the households serve it as the only drink either iced or hot,...
The History of Tea in Japan – Who Introduced Tea to Japan?
Tea is part and parcel of Japanese rich history and culture. This popular beverage has been consumed across Japan for centuries and until now, it’s still popular among the Japanese. It is believed...
Drinking tea in China is a practice that has existed for millennia. Tea forms one of the basic foundations of the Chinese culture for the past 5000 years or so. According to "The Art of Tea Drinking"...