From China Daily, via Xinhua:
“If I’m not in the teahouse, I’m on the way there” is a popular Chinese saying.
Chinese teahouses are the traditional ancient cafes of the east, for getting together and chewing the fat and generally passing the time.
In recent years the tradition has been revitalized, becoming fashionable in modern cities.
“The teahouse has become a place for people to not only sip tea and relax, but also to experience Chinese culture, hold social activities, host private parties and conduct business negotiations,” said Wu Xiduan, secretary-general of the China Tea Circulation Association.
