It is a custom for Yangzhou people to have morning tea in teahouses, which is part of Yangzhou culture and also an indication of rich Chinese food culture. Pingtan, a form of storytelling accompanied by music, is also popular in tea houses in south of Yangtze River.
Dim sum generally refers to steamed buns, thin tofu noodles in broth, giant soup dumplings, and fried fritters.
China's Tea Export
The history of tea in China is long and complex. The Chinese have enjoyed tea for millennia. According to legend, tea was first discovered by the Chinese emperor and inventor Shennong in 2737 B.C. China exported 302440 tons of tea valued at 78416.9 million US dollars in 2010.
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