 Fuel,
rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea are the seven basic
daily necessities according to the Chinese people. Tea has long
been regarded as healthy, and also recently been proven to reduce
the risk of cancer and help digestive functons of the human body.
Tea is also beneficial for the spirit as it has been an integral
part of social life in China from the earliest times. Chinese
people have served tea to their guests and sent gifts of tea as a
form of greeting and a mark of respect for thousands of years.
Whether in a small group of friends or in a large family
gathering, the Chinese people find tea to be an indispensable part
of daily life.
To maximize your enjoyment the next time you sip a cup of tea,
c007.com tells you everything you need to know how to make the
right choice of tea. So, the next time you have a cup with your
friends, you can impress them by explaining why it is that Chinese
have the funny habit of tapping the table when tea is poured for
them. If you are in the mood, you might even demonstrate the
traditional tea pouring methods to them .
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