Learning all about Chinese tea ceremony ... in China


Xiao pouring from the fairness cup into the tea cups during the ceremony. — Photos: FLOREY D. MIKIL/The Star

There is just something inherently calming and relaxing about sitting by the window and sipping a steaming cup of tea, while listening to the pitter-patter of the falling rain.

At the Phoenix Tea House Wo in Shenzen, China you don’t even have to wait for it to rain to enjoy this tranquil setting. A water feature set outside the windows of the tea house’s largest seating area cascades gently down, simulating the soothing sound of rainfall.

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