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What language is "Yum Cha"?
Cantonese
What do people do when they "yum cha" in a tea house?
Read newspaper, chat with their friends, listen to radio and etc.
What is the purpose of the first rinse of tea leaves? Is the first rinse drinkable?
To rid of dust on the tea leaves and warm up the tea ware. It is not drinkable.
What does "Dim Sum" （点心 dian xin） stand for?
A variety of steamed, pan-fried, or deep-fried savory or sweet dishes served in bamboo steamers.
What is the traditional serving utensil of dim sum dishes?
Bamboo steamers.
Medium, large, special, top, super and etc.
How would you say Yum Cha “饮茶” in Mandarin?
Yin Cha
What is the traditional way of delivering/serving dim sum dishes?
Keep them in the dim sum trolley to keep them warm. Push the trolley around to ask if customers want them.
How would you express your gratitude through your body language when people serve you tea? What does it symbolise?
Tap your index finger on the table twice. It symbolises bowing down twice.
How would you say "热水" （hot water） in Chinese?
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Name a type of tea, besides green/red/brown tea.
What is the first question that tea house staff ask you after you walk in? （Please answer in Chinese）
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