Love Chinese tea but don’t know what are the differences among the types? Not sure where to start and which tea is most suitable to drink? Come and join us for a tea-tasting event with The Hutong! During this event, you will be introduced to 6 Chinese traditional teas cultivated and prepared in different styles from various Chinese regions. Chinese tea is usually considered to be healthy and full of powerful antioxidants. And different types of tea are considered with varying health effects.
Discover the culinary delights of Niujie, Beijing’s vibrant Muslim quarter, with our mouthwatering food tour. Immerse yourself in the rich history and diverse flavors of this bustling neighborhood, as our expert guide takes you on a journey through a tantalizing array of street food, local eateries, and hidden gems.
Sophisticated tea merchants with an entrepreneurial spirit have inhabited the streets of Beijing’s Maliandao neighborhood since the early 1990s. The area has developed into the largest tea wholesale market in northern China despite the fact that no tea is produced in the region. Teas sold in the market come from more than ten different producing areas; high-quality white, Oolong, black, green, and even hard-to-find yellow teas can be found at prices 2-3 times less than retail stores.
The Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) is one of the most notorious figures in Modern Chinese history. For nearly a half-century, she used her cunning and connections to rule China from behind the throne.
Love Chinese tea but don’t know what are the differences among the types? Not sure where to start and which tea is most suitable to drink? Come and join us for a tea-tasting event with The Hutong! During this event, you will be introduced to 6 Chinese traditional teas cultivated and prepared in different styles from various Chinese regions.