Drinking Customs

The Culture of Tea
Apr 16, 2013
The Chinese have a saying: 'Firewood, rice, oil, salt, sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven necessities to begin a day.' Though tea is last on the list, we still can see its importance in daily life. A simple meal in Chinese is Cu Cha Dan ...

Tags: Tea Culture, Chinese Tea
Socializing Around Food and Mealtimes Is Very Important to The Chinese
Nov 29, 2012
Socializing around food and mealtimes is very important to the Chinese. Much of Chinese family life revolves around the dinner table. Traditionally, Chinese believed it was impolite to talk too much while eating. A good meal was regarded as ...

Tags: Chinese tradition, Chinese culture, Chinese customs
Ethnic Minority Groups Have Their Own Drinking Customs
Nov 28, 2012
Chinese wine culture has a long history and ethnic minority groups have their own drinking customs. For them, home brewed wine is an indispensable part in festival celebrations and makes an ideal gift for friends and relatives. Wine ...

Tags: Drinking Customs, Ethnic Minority Groups, wine culture