There’s lots to learn about all the different types of alcohol to try and enjoy in China. Below I share a basic rundown on how to drink like a local in China and which alcoholic beverages you should be on the watch for. Understanding China’s Culture of Drinking Custom of Toasting Tip...
In this beginner’s guide, we will explore 10 essential Chinese beverage words, covering everything from classic teas to popular alcoholic drinks. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let’s dive into the world of common beverages in Chinese together! Black tea 紅茶/红茶 Black tea ...
Although it presumably originated in China, rice wine is an alcoholic drink that exists in numerous local variants throughout Asia. This vast group of beverages is conventionally known as wine, but the techniques used in their production are more similar to brewing.The base of each variety is ...
How much do you know about the drinking culture in China? In this post, let's look at some key points.The 'Alcohol' Character First, let's take a look at the character that represents wine and liquor in Chinese.酒jiǔwine; spirits; liquor; alcoholic beverage It's made of two parts:...
Cocoa, coffee, and tea are known as the three major non-alcoholic beverages in the world. Of the three, tea has a history as ancient as the Egyptian pyramids, and it has a special charm to tea lovers around the world. What kind of ...
People play the game in turns and the one who disobeys or loses the game has to drink. It can be generally divided into two categories: the elegant and the popular drinking games. The elegant drinking games are usually played by the literati and other persons of poetic temperament. The ...
Beer is very popular in China. The other popular alcoholic drink is rice wine. Beware, this can be very strong .In China, drinking alcohol is still mainly a male custom. Male guests are routinely offered alcohol and, cigarettes at meal times. Just politely refuse if you don't want them....
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Alcoholic beverages have inspired many writers resulting in thousands of poems and other works relative to 'the magic elixir'. Make a toast when friends have a dinner togetherPeople drink it when they are joyous and for fun and although we are aware that an over indulgence can harm the ...
Chinese "yellow liquor" is sometimes distilled for a more potent alcoholic drink called baijiu, which can sometimes be as high as 70-80% alcohol. The production of baijiu is so similar in color and mouthfeel to vodka that some foreigners refer to it as "Chinese vodka" or "C...