Gongfu Tea: The Daily Ritual of Chaoshan

In Chaoshan, tea is not a drink but a way of hosting and living. A beginner's guide to gongfu tea.

TeByTeochew Travel Editorial TeamPublished 2026-02-021 min

#Gongfu Tea#Fenghuang Dancong#Culture

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Teochew Travel Editorial Team

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A local editorial team in Chaoshan documenting old-town lanes, gongfu tea and the qiaoxiang story.

This guide is published by the Teochew Travel editorial team, covering local travel, culture and roots journeys across the Chaoshan region.

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