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.
He is a regular tea drinker at the Laoshe Teahouse, named after the famous Chinese writer Laoshe and one of his works, "Teahouse."
The teahouse is where customers go for a traditional, old-Beijing taste. They can watch all kinds of Chinese performances and nibble Beijing-style snacks and delicacies the likes of which were eaten by Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) emperors, says Yin Shengxi, former general manager of the Laoshe Teahouse.
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