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2 weeks ago

Traditional delicacy fuels growth in Chongqing

Zhongxian county in Chongqing province, known for cultivating some of China's most protein-rich soybeans, is dedicated to preserving and revitalizing the ancient craft of fermented bean curd, a traditional Chinese delicacy with a millennia-long history. "The production process involves converting soybean proteins into amino acids, making high-protein soybeans essential for crafting fermented bean curd," said Huang Daiping, general manager of …

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2 weeks, 4 days ago

Taizhou's Tiantai brings innovation to its tea industry

China Daily

In Tiantai county, Taizhou, Zhejiang province, the "Teaclean" tea shop offers milk teas named after Tiantai's scenic spots, each labeled with the tea variety. "We want to promote Tiantai's beautiful scenery through tea drinks," explained Wang Yong, general manager of Zhejiang Zining Yellow Tea Co. In Shiliang town, Taizhou Xuri Tea Industry Co manages a 100-hectare tea garden, blending tradition …

Tea Taizhou Tiantai

4 weeks ago

Exceptional creativity can bind nations

China Daily

Tea artists demonstrate the Jingshan tea ceremony, a traditional tea-making technique, to attendees of the second Liangzhu Forum in Hangzhou, capital city of Zhejiang province, on Monday. To promote national culture and foster exchanges with cultures worldwide, nations must first create exceptional artistic works, experts said at the second Liangzhu Forum, which opened on Monday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. Personally, …

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54 years, 11 months ago

20 of the world’s best soups

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Shutterstock Chunks of tender beets swim in brilliant red broth for a soup that’s beloved in Ukraine and across Eastern Europe. Tom McCorkle/The Washington Post/Getty Images Cultures and flavors meld in a hearty soup that’s a star of Louisiana cuisine, influenced by West African, Native Choctaw and French …

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54 years, 11 months ago

20 of the world’s best soups

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. Shutterstock Chunks of tender beets swim in brilliant red broth for a soup that’s beloved in Ukraine and across Eastern Europe. Tom McCorkle/The Washington Post/Getty Images Cultures and flavors meld in a hearty soup that’s a star of Louisiana cuisine, influenced by West African, Native Choctaw and French …

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Sweet scent brings two vibrant cities to mind

China Daily

As a refreshing early autumn breeze sweeps across Guangta Road in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, I walk through a long passage to the yard of Huaisheng Mosque. As a commercial hub for thousands of years and an important international exchange city in China, Guangzhou has attracted many foreigners to study, work and live there. It was trade and the …

City Uae Dubai Guangzhou Guangta Road

Sweet scent brings two vibrant cities to mind

China Daily

As a refreshing early autumn breeze sweeps across Guangta Road in the Yuexiu District of Guangzhou, I walk through a long passage to the yard of Huaisheng Mosque. As a commercial hub for thousands of years and an important international exchange city in China, Guangzhou has attracted many foreigners to study, work and live there. It was trade and the …

City Uae Dubai Guangzhou Guangta Road

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Celebrity leads a group of Americans on a fruitful, culinary expedition

China Daily

To absorb the profound history of China's capital, Yue-sai Kan, a Chinese-American, co-chair of the China Institute in America, and her guests explore the Forbidden City, last month in Beijing. Led by renowned television host and entrepreneur Yue-sai Kan, a Chinese-American, co-chair of the China Institute in America, their journey highlighted the rich culinary traditions and historical landmarks of China, …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Extends Its Reach to International Shores

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Chinese Cuisine Takes the World by Storm: A Global Culinary Journey

China Daily

Chinese cuisine is experiencing a surge in international expansion, with Chinese catering brands actively opening stores and expanding their reach to global markets. The future trend of the industry is characterized by digitalization, refinement, and internationalization, with a focus on regional local cuisine and emerging brands.

International Trade Food Culture Chinese Cuisine Restaurant Brands Sydney

2 months, 2 weeks ago

TCM adds spice to modern diets for young consumers

China Daily

Visitors flock for TCM-infused coffee offered by Tong Ren Tang at the 2020 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing on Sept 8, 2020. With a rising awareness of health and well-being, traditional Chinese medicine cuisine is gaining popularity among consumers in China. TCM drinks, bread, ice cream, hot pot — there has been a trend in the …

Chinese Tcm

2 months, 2 weeks ago

TCM adds spice to modern diets for young consumers

China Daily

Various kinds of TCM cuisine models attract visitors at the first Guangxi TCM Industry Exchange Conference in Nanning, capital of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on July 23, 2023. Kathy Jiang, a partner expert of global consultancy Roland Berger, said young consumers are increasingly drawn to TCM cuisine due to a heightened health consciousness, cultural pride and its compatibility with …

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3 months ago

China to provide more diverse food for deep-space exploration missions

China Daily

The Second Frontier Forum of Space Medicine kicks off in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in East China, Sept 21, 2024. HANGZHOU -- China is working on serving a more diverse range of food options for future deep-space exploration missions, according to the Second Frontier Forum of Space Medicine held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province in East China. During the recently concluded Mid-Autumn …

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3 months ago

Visitors enjoy steamed rice mooncakes at museum

China Daily

Visitors to the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum enjoy diverse activities during the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. People visiting the Chinese Traditional Culture Museum during the Mid-Autumn Festival had a taste of such Wu-style steamed rice mooncakes. Dances, music, pastries and pottery toys representing the different Mid-Autumn customs across the country offered visitors diverse visual experiences and culinary delights. It's been a …

3 months ago

Chinese restaurants in US look to enhance dining experience

China Daily

In the diverse culinary landscape of the United States, there are nearly 100,000 Asian restaurants in the US, where Chinese cuisine is prominent. As American consumers increasingly seek authentic, globally influenced culinary experiences, Chinese restaurant owners are encouraged to adapt and innovate, learning from the successful models of American chains like McDonald's and Burger King, to build a loyal and …

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3 months ago

Chinese restaurants in US look to enhance dining experience

China Daily

In the diverse culinary landscape of the United States, there are nearly 100,000 Asian restaurants in the US, where Chinese cuisine is prominent. As American consumers increasingly seek authentic, globally influenced culinary experiences, Chinese restaurant owners are encouraged to adapt and innovate, learning from the successful models of American chains like McDonald's and Burger King, to build a loyal and …

Food Cuisine Industry Local Restaurants Restaurant Asian

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Snack and sip goodbye to summer

China Daily

Japanese cuisine restaurant ITO in Beijing, is launching new drinks inspired by pear to celebrate autumn. Mandarin Oriental Shenzhen is introducing an artful twist to its afternoon tea experience by launching the "Symbiosis of Art" themed tea service at its LIAN Lounge. The Peninsula Beijing's lobby is now serving a curated selection of Naturally Peninsula themed drinks and desserts, reflecting …

Autumn Drinks Tea Drink Moon Beijing Shenzhen

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Feast on Yunnan's freshly foraged fungi

China Daily

Yunnan green head mushrooms with wrinkled peppers. A standout dish is the braised Yunnan green head mushrooms with wrinkled peppers. The mushrooms' gelatinous texture melds perfectly with a rich broth, enhanced by the fresh aroma of the wrinkled peppers and the savory depth of Dali's nuodeng ham. Inspired by Hunan province's stir-fried pork dish, the chef intensifies the lurid bolete's …

Yunnan Wrinkled Peppers White Peppers

3 months, 4 weeks ago

China's cuisines tickle global taste buds

China Daily

Diners wait for their turn outside an outlet of Haidilao, a Chinese hotpot restaurant giant, in Fuzhou, Fujian province. Australia, the US, Canada and the United Kingdom where there are high numbers of Chinese people among local populations, are also considered top destinations for catering brands. In China, Xibei's central kitchen ensures standardization across all its outlets, maintaining consistent portions …

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4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Zhuang Autonomous Gongcheng Yao

4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Zhou Liwei, an inheritor of the oil tea-making practice, demonstrates the craftsmanship in Guilin, Guangxi. Its subtropical monsoon climate zone has made it a tea production center since ancient times.The county was established during the Sui Dynasty when it was originally called Chacheng. Gongcheng techniques have been preserved since the rise of tea culture during the Tang Dynasty.As the Yao …

Tea Oil Oil Tea Gongcheng Tale Zhou

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Gongcheng Yao

4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Drinking the tea is a popular pastime for residents in the Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin. In addition to making oil tea, he has worked with a team to produce bottled low-calorie oil tea, canned oil tea paste, and an oil tea-based hotpot soup, to appeal to customers far and wide. "I'm setting up classes for the younger generation …

Oil Oil Tea Gongcheng Tea Zhou

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Drinking the tea is a popular pastime for residents in the Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin. In addition to making oil tea, he has worked with a team to produce bottled low-calorie oil tea, canned oil tea paste, and an oil tea-based hotpot soup, to appeal to customers far and wide. "I'm setting up classes for the younger generation …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng Traditional Making

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Zhou Liwei, an inheritor of the oil tea-making practice, demonstrates the craftsmanship in Guilin, Guangxi. Its subtropical monsoon climate zone has made it a tea production center since ancient times.The county was established during the Sui Dynasty when it was originally called Chacheng. Gongcheng techniques have been preserved since the rise of tea culture during the Tang Dynasty.As the Yao …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Zhou Liwei, an inheritor of the oil tea-making practice, demonstrates the craftsmanship in Guilin, Guangxi. Its subtropical monsoon climate zone has made it a tea production center since ancient times.The county was established during the Sui Dynasty when it was originally called Chacheng. Gongcheng techniques have been preserved since the rise of tea culture during the Tang Dynasty.As the Yao …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng Flavorsome Tale

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Drinking the tea is a popular pastime for residents in the Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin. In addition to making oil tea, he has worked with a team to produce bottled low-calorie oil tea, canned oil tea paste, and an oil tea-based hotpot soup, to appeal to customers far and wide. "I'm setting up classes for the younger generation …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Zhuang Autonomous Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Zhou Liwei, an inheritor of the oil tea-making practice, demonstrates the craftsmanship in Guilin, Guangxi. Its subtropical monsoon climate zone has made it a tea production center since ancient times.The county was established during the Sui Dynasty when it was originally called Chacheng. Gongcheng techniques have been preserved since the rise of tea culture during the Tang Dynasty.As the Yao …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up flavorsome tale

China Daily

Drinking the tea is a popular pastime for residents in the Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin. In addition to making oil tea, he has worked with a team to produce bottled low-calorie oil tea, canned oil tea paste, and an oil tea-based hotpot soup, to appeal to customers far and wide. "I'm setting up classes for the younger generation …

Tea Oil Zhou Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Brewing up a flavorsome tale

China Daily

Foreign visitors enjoy Gongcheng oil tea in a cultural event in Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Gongcheng oil tea depends on tradition and technique to produce a tasty and aromatic treat, Yang Feiyue reports. Rhythmic thumping cuts through the early morning stillness in the lanes and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county in Guilin in the Guangxi Zhuang …

Tea Oil Gongcheng Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Gongcheng Oil Tea (恭城油茶/Gongcheng Youcha)

China Daily

In the early morning, as you walk through the streets and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county, the rhythmic sound of making oil tea echoes from the residential buildings. The Yao oil tea customs have gradually become an important means of socializing among Yao compatriots, a significant aspect of ceremonies, and the highest form of etiquette for entertaining esteemed guests. …

Tea Oil Yao Gongcheng Oil Tea Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Gongcheng Oil Tea (恭城油茶/Gongcheng Youcha)

China Daily

In the early morning, as you walk through the streets and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county, the rhythmic sound of making oil tea echoes from the residential buildings. The Yao oil tea customs have gradually become an important means of socializing among Yao compatriots, a significant aspect of ceremonies, and the highest form of etiquette for entertaining esteemed guests. …

Oil Yao Gongcheng Oil Tea Oil Tea Gongcheng Youcha Tea Gongcheng

4 months ago

Gongcheng Oil Tea

China Daily

In the early morning, as you walk through the streets and alleys of Gongcheng Yao autonomous county, the rhythmic sound of making oil tea echoes from the residential buildings. The Yao oil tea customs have gradually become an important means of socializing among Yao compatriots, a significant aspect of ceremonies, and the highest form of etiquette for entertaining esteemed guests. …

Tea Oil Yao Gongcheng Oil Tea Oil Tea Gongcheng

4 months, 1 week ago

Stressed Chinese youngsters fuel wellness boom with a traditional twist

The Hindu

Popping supplements, drinking herbal teas, and signing up for lifestyle classes, China’s youth are turning to the wellness industry as work stress and pandemic memories spur a growing interest in health. These new habits are part of a global wellness boom, but the traditional concept of yangsheng — meaning cultivating one’s life force — has given the trend a unique …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kaihua County

China Daily

chinadaily.com.cn| Updated :2024-08-09 Kaihua county borders Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang provinces in East China. Kaihua features a good natural environment, green tea leaves, root carvings, and features weightlifting sports. Kaihua is the hometown of famous Longding tea leaves and among the top 10 counties in Zhejiang in the tea leaves industry. Kaihua Longding tea leaves have been exported to more …

China Tea Root Zhejiang Kaihua

4 months, 2 weeks ago

夏季在北京喝点什么降温

China Daily

There's little we can do to escape Beijing's sweltering summer heat, which often leaves us yearning for an endless stream of frosty beverages. Old Beijing Yogurt We can't talk about Beijing summer drinks without first mentioning old Beijing yogurt, a local specialty that gets its name from the unique preparation dating back hundreds of years. Sour Plum Drink Sour plum …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

New menus heat up summer palates

China Daily

Camphor tea-smoked duck from Chef 1996 restaurant. As summer temperatures heat up, restaurants and cafes across the country unveil new seasonal menus packed with vibrant, refreshing dishes perfect for warm weather. The restaurant’s design echoes the elegance of imperial palaces, utilizing space-planning techniques like scenic construction, light borrowing and perspective changes to convey the beauty of Eastern aesthetics. Chef 1996 …

Restaurant Beijing

4 months, 3 weeks ago

New menus heat up summer palates

China Daily

Camphor tea-smoked duck from Chef 1996 restaurant. As summer temperatures heat up, restaurants and cafes across the country unveil new seasonal menus packed with vibrant, refreshing dishes perfect for warm weather. The restaurant’s design echoes the elegance of imperial palaces, utilizing space-planning techniques like scenic construction, light borrowing and perspective changes to convey the beauty of Eastern aesthetics. Chef 1996 …

Restaurant Beijing

4 months, 3 weeks ago

New menus heat up summer palates

China Daily

Camphor tea-smoked duck from Chef 1996 restaurant. As summer temperatures heat up, restaurants and cafes across the country unveil new seasonal menus packed with vibrant, refreshing dishes perfect for warm weather. The restaurant’s design echoes the elegance of imperial palaces, utilizing space-planning techniques like scenic construction, light borrowing and perspective changes to convey the beauty of Eastern aesthetics. Chef 1996 …

Restaurant Beijing

5 months, 1 week ago

Diners not souring anytime soon on trendy soup hot pot

China Daily

Performers from the Miao ethnic group dance at the launch ceremony of Haidilao's Leishan fish sauce sour hot pot in Leishan county, Guizhou province, in June. Provided to China Daily With consumption upgrades, consumers' increasingly diversified tastes and pursuit of healthier diets, eating sour soup hot pot has become the new "it" dish among Chinese hot pot lovers. "My friend …

Fish Chinese Guizhou Pot Sauce Soup Haidilao

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer menus unveiled with exquisite delights and elegant flair

China Daily

Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit created by chefs from Xin Ming Yuen. One standout creation is the Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously combines the regal lobster, with its vibrant shell and succulent meat, making it an exquisite prelude to any dining experience. The lobby at Nuo Hotel Beijing launches a summer afternoon tea set that …

Summer Culinary Beijing China Daily Fresh Xin Ming Yuen

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Summer menus unveiled with exquisite delights and elegant flair

China Daily

Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit created by chefs from Xin Ming Yuen. One standout creation is the Lobster Salad with Fresh Fruit, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously combines the regal lobster, with its vibrant shell and succulent meat, making it an exquisite prelude to any dining experience. The lobby at Nuo Hotel Beijing launches a summer afternoon tea set that …

Summer Culinary Beijing China Daily Fresh Xin Ming Yuen

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China

China Daily

White tea during the process of withering in Fujian province Tea, recognized as a culinary icon of China for millennia, encapsulates the cultural treasure of mankind through knowledge, skills and practices concerning the management of tea plantations, the picking of tea leaves, and the processing, serving and drinking of tea. On Nov 29, 2022, the traditional tea processing techniques and …

China White Tea

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Traditional tea processing techniques and associated social practices in China

China Daily

White tea during the process of withering in Fujian province Tea, recognized as a culinary icon of China for millennia, encapsulates the cultural treasure of mankind through knowledge, skills and practices concerning the management of tea plantations, the picking of tea leaves, and the processing, serving and drinking of tea. On Nov 29, 2022, the traditional tea processing techniques and …

China Tea

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A truly exhilarating taste of tea and unity

China Daily

Editor's note: An array of Chinese cities have maintained their cultural memories in the form of historical neighborhoods that have only added to their multilayered charm and vigor with the passage of time. In this installment, we follow local people's pious steps along Barkhor Bazaar, which encircles the sacred Jokhang Temple, where a traditional Tibetan lifestyle flourishes alongside a modern …

Truly Exhilarating

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A truly exhilarating taste of tea and unity

China Daily

Editor's note: An array of Chinese cities have maintained their cultural memories in the form of historical neighborhoods that have only added to their multilayered charm and vigor with the passage of time. In this installment, we follow local people's pious steps along Barkhor Bazaar, which encircles the sacred Jokhang Temple, where a traditional Tibetan lifestyle flourishes alongside a modern …

Tibetan Sweet

5 months, 3 weeks ago

A truly exhilarating taste of tea and unity

China Daily

Editor's note: An array of Chinese cities have maintained their cultural memories in the form of historical neighborhoods that have only added to their multilayered charm and vigor with the passage of time. In this installment, we follow local people's pious steps along Barkhor Bazaar, which encircles the sacred Jokhang Temple, where a traditional Tibetan lifestyle flourishes alongside a modern …

Traditional Tibetan