It’s zen o’clock at these traditional Asian tea houses
Sip. Taste. Reminisce. Those are the three steps in enjoying kung fu tea (gong fu cha/工夫茶), according to Chinese tradition. Relying on small teapots and lidded tea bowls (gai wan/盖碗), this brewing technique originated in the Song Dynasty around Chaoshan in Guangdong Province. For centuries, kung fu tea was considered ceremonial and a symbol of the highest luxury.
Today, tea lovers can enjoy it in most major U.S. cities. If you’re needing a cultural getaway from the bustling American cities, coun...
Today, tea lovers can enjoy it in most major U.S. cities. If you’re needing a cultural getaway from the bustling American cities, coun...