Get a taste of Hangzhou

As one of the eight great cuisines of China, Hangzhou dishes are noted for their seasonal ingredients, elaborate preparation, sophisticated cooking techniques, and refreshing taste. A trip to Hangzhou isn't complete without trying some of its specialty dishes. Here are a few must-try meals, each...

Across China: From panettone to pasta, China's love affair with Italian food

This photo taken on Nov. 16, 2023 shows a pizza using sausage produced in southwest China's Guizhou Province as an innovative pizza topping, at arestaurant in Chongqing, southwest China. (Xinhua/Yang Shiyan)CHONGQING, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Panettone, a traditional festive pastry from Italy,...

Veggie-heavy, effort-light meals go viral

People enjoy a crayfish feast at a restaurant in Qianjiang, Hubei Province, on June 24, 2022 (XINHUA)A lunchbox neatly packing a few pieces of steamed broccoli, three baby carrots, a slice of cheese and half a boiled egg—this culinary "feast" is now trending on Chinese social media. Young...

Indulge in Cantonese delicacies in an elegant setting

Courtesy of Yi Long / Ti GongThe interior is tastefully decorated, with a melancholy ambience and attentive details.Yi Long is a modern Cantonese restaurant that combines regional cuisine with a well-curated wine list.The space is wonderfully designed, with a moody ambience and thoughtful touches. I...

A Learning Journey: Episode 2 One Cup of Turkish Coffee

Deniz and his wife owns a Turkish style coffee shop in the coastal city Yantai, east China’s Shandong Province. “One cup of coffee can make forty years’ friendship.” Turkish coffee means a lot for him, and for the communication between Chinese culture and Turkish culture. Whenever he gets time,...

Ethiopian coffee taps into a growing taste among the young

ADDIS ABABA — The increasing number of consumers and the growing popularity of Ethiopia's coffee among Chinese people is propelling Ethiopia's coffee export market, officials and coffee exporters say."Young people in China are really fond of Ethiopian coffee, and we are witnessing grow...

Maltese students get a taste of Chinese tea culture

VALLETTA — Around 20 students from the University of Malta took part in a Chinese tea-tasting event on the campus on Wednesday to add a special flavor to their Chinese-language course.For most students, it was their first time receiving an expert introduction to the rich Chinese tea culture and tra...

Tea culture puts down long-standing roots

Nation boasts proud history of producing, promoting beverage.Before daybreak, people in the Dongting mountain region near Taihu Lake in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, carry baskets into the mountains to pick tea leaves by lamplight.Spring is the busiest time of year for picking the leaves and making Bilu...