Preparing and Drinking Chinese Tea

A stop into Song Fang Maison de thé in Shanghai is a great way to get introduced to drinking Chinese tea. The friendly staff help you sample different teas by smelling the different aromas downstairs. After choosing your tea, settle in upstairs for a comfortable rest in the airy open space of the restored lane house in the French Concession. I had the fortune to be taught about Chinese tea culture by the owner who takes great pride in being able to showcase some of China’s best-kept tea-secrets.

All necessary accoutrements for enjoying your tea at home can also be purchased on the first floor of Song Fang tea house and many tea shops in China.