As a fan of green and white tea before my trip around the world, I was excited to reach China where tea drinking is the norm. I spent a lot of time tea tasting in China (mostly black and green), and people watching in the parks.
Large thermuses of hot water are given to customers who order tea in the People's Park of Chengdu, China.
Snow on Green Lake Jasmine tea
All of the accutrements are on display for a typical Chinese tea tasting ritual.
The more expensive teas are sold in discs or blocks.
Adam, from England, gave me his copy of The Beach before we went our separate ways in China. The photo was taken while I was reading and enjoying a glass of hot, herbal tea in a Chengdu park.
A pitcher of thick, salty Tibetan butter tea was way more than I could handle.
When you go to a tea shop in China for a tasting, they'll serve you as many refills of the little cups as you can handle.
Loose green tea for sale at a shop in Chengdu, China.
Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He's been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.
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Harshitasahay
Sunday 26th of September 2010
The photographs are really amazing
Sonya
Sunday 19th of September 2010
Very cool! This is an inspiring post for tea drinking travelers!
Suzy Lounge Bar
Wednesday 8th of September 2010
I think China has the best tea in Asia. These tea's are very relaxing and good for the health.
Wildlife Holidays
Wednesday 8th of September 2010
Great post, amazing pictures. I love tea and China! Well it is the home of tea and for a Brit that is like mecca!
Gabriel
Monday 6th of September 2010
tea, food, and good times
What more could a gringo want?