Tibetan tea horse caravan trail
Posted by aboutchina on December 23rd, 2011
The story of duck
Posted by aboutchina on November 16th, 2011
Most people would agree that Peking (or Beijing) duck is the capital’s most famous dish. Once imperial cuisine, now the legendary duck dish is served at restaurants around the world.
Tomato is the world’s most popular fruit
Posted by aboutchina on October 7th, 2011
The tomato is the world’s most popular fruit. And yes, just like the brinjal and the pumpkin, botanically speaking it is a fruit, not a vegetable. More than 60 million tons of tomatoes are produced per year, 16 million tons more than the second most popular fruit, the banana. Apples are the third most popular (36 million tons), then oranges (34 million tons) and watermelons (22 million tons).
Chinese Idioms-Unable to Break Away from the Conventions
Posted by aboutchina on October 7th, 2011
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Chinese idioms-In a Melon Plot and Under a Plum Tree
Posted by aboutchina on October 6th, 2011
In a Melon Plot and Under a Plum Tree
How We Choose Our Recipesby？
Posted by aboutchina on October 6th, 2011
Not all recipes out there come with those handy nutritional charts (and believe us, we wish we could slap them on there for you).
Tips on visiting Wudang Mountain
Posted by aboutchina on October 5th, 2011
When entering a temple, do not point at the sculptures, do not make any noise, and do not step on the threshold.
Belgians amazed by Chinese tea
Posted by aboutchina on October 5th, 2011
With the Europalia China art festival coming into the last week, a variety of cultural activities focusing on Beijing are presented in Brussels, the sister city of the Chinese capital.
The tea culture in Chengdu
Posted by aboutchina on October 4th, 2011
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[/caption]Visitors to Chengdu will find there are a lot of teahouses scattered throughout the city. Drinking tea has become quintessential part of Chengdu people’s daily life. Because of this, Chengdu has formed a special tea culture all its own which attracts visitors from across China, and around the globe.
Brewing of tea
Posted by aboutchina on October 4th, 2011
There are no hard and fast rules for brewing tea because there are so many taste preferences and drinking habits. Also, each tea has its own characteristics. The bottom line is, make it the way you like it. In general, however, if you keep in mind the following suggestions, you’ll be making tea like a master in no time.
