May 17, 2022
4 min read
The Ritual: Tea Culture in China
From the formal service to a drink before lunch, tea plays an important role in the Middle Kingdom
For all of the words I’ve spilled on food and drink in China, I’ve left out something very important: Camellia sinensis, more commonly known as tea. This is a culturally significant beverage in China and in Asia more generally, and understanding…
