Gifts in China: The Art of Giving and Receiving

Does this sound familiar? You bought a gift for a birthday party and after giving it, the birthday person unwraps it enthusiastically. Everyone curiously ask about the gift. Giving and receiving gifts in China is different! It can almost be compared to an art, whose rituals are at least as important as the gift itself. … Continued

Gaiwan tea cup: enjoy tea the Imperial way

China is not only known for its diverse food culture, but also for the wide variety of tea cups. The Gaiwan tea cup is one of those Chinese tea cups! For hundreds of years, people in China drink from this cup because of a number of specific benefits. Do you feel like learning everything about … Continued