Tea's slow start means better quality
2012-04-01 15:48:54
A cold winter has delayed the marketing of Mingqian tea, the prime of Chinese green teas. But that is not entirely a bad thing, because the quality is expected to be higher.
Early tea chase
2012-04-01 13:36:24
The first spring teas to reach the markets can fetch prices that have farmers singing all the way to the bank.
A center for food culture
2012-04-01 08:17:46
A Beijing institution long before US Vice-President Joe Biden wandered in, Yao's Chaogan restaurant fears the wrecking ball.
'Panda tea' steeped in controversy
2012-03-31 14:48:28
Tea fertilized by the dung of giant pandas has provoked controversy in Southwest China's Sichuan province, with a local entrepreneur applying for a world record for the tea's whopping price tag.
Food poisoning incidents hit rural schools
2012-03-31 10:23:22
Seven students at a primary school in Southwest China remain in the hospital after they had eaten a free meal provided by the government and got sick, according to a local official.
The history of Longjing and Biluochun
2012-03-31 10:21:55
Longjing (dragon well) tea got famous as early as in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644).
Brewing Mingqian tea
2012-03-31 10:21:25
To brew the super tender Mingqian teas, use water of lower temperature compared to normal teas—80 degrees Celsius for Longjing, and 70 degrees Celsius for Biluochun.
Sichuan cuisine
2012-03-27 17:00:23
Of the eight major schools of China's culinary art, Sichuan cuisine is perhaps the most popular.
Ding Baozhen's Kung Pao chicken
2012-03-27 15:27:09
The origin of kung pao chicken (diced chicken fried with chili and peanuts) is generally believed to be related with Ding Baozhen.
Story of fish-flavored pork
2012-03-27 15:18:43
It is said that a long time ago, a businessman's family liked to eat fish. They paid close attention to flavors so they usually added onions, ginger, garlic, wine, vinegar and soy sauce when they cooked fish.