Tea and wine have a long history in China. In fact, both have become firmly entrenched in the culture and customs of the Chinese people, featuring prominently in the traditional rites of ancestral worship and social situations.

Tea Culture

· The Origins of Tea

· Lu Yu: The Tea Master

· Tea Processing

· The Types of Tea

· The Ten Famous Teas in China

· Tea Cultivation in China

· Brewing Water

· Tea Sets

· How to Choose Tea

· Storing Tea

· How to Make a Good Brew

· How to Appreciate Tea

· The Philosophy of Tea

· The Tea Ceremony

· Tea Customs

· Offering Tea

· Tea and Chan*

· Tea Houses

· Tea Dishes

· Tea and Health

· Things to Avoid in Tea Drinking

· The Many Uses of Tea Dregs

· Tea Drinking Practices of Minority Races

· Modem Tea Drinking

· The Spread of Tea

Wine Culture

The Earliest Wine

Other Names for Wine

The Home of Chinese Wines

Ancient Wine Vessels

Wine Customs

Wine Etiquette

Wine and Scholars

Wine and Martial Arts

Wine and Health

Cooking and Warming Wine

The Harm of Drinking

Drinking Customs of the Minority Tribes