What is morning tea?

Morning tea refers to the traditional custom based on tea and food.

Morning tea is common in Guangdong, Jiangsu and other places, and its meaning is similar to eating breakfast. The difference is that eating morning tea is more particular. Generally, the whole family or friends order tea and refreshments in teahouses or restaurants, chat while eating and enjoy their food slowly. But now eating morning tea is not limited by time, and it is possible in the morning or at noon.

In the traditional food culture of Guangzhou, morning tea occupies an unshakable position. Eating morning tea is not only a process of enjoying delicious food, but also a common local social eating custom. Drinking tea is also called "sighing tea", which is a common saying in Guangzhou, indicating taste and enjoyment. The word "sigh" reflects Guangzhou people's calm attitude towards life. Guangzhou people start their day with morning tea.

The origin of morning tea

The origin of Guangdong morning tea can be traced back to the reign of Xianfeng Tongzhi. At that time, there was a restaurant named "Yili Pavilion" in Guangzhou. There is a wooden sign that says "tea party" hanging at the door, serving tea and cakes. The facilities are simple, with only a few wooden tables and benches for welcoming guests and chatting for passers-by. Later, the teahouse appeared, and the scale became larger and larger, and it became a teahouse. Since then, it has become a common practice for Cantonese people to drink morning tea in teahouses.

Until today, the tea in Guangdong morning tea has become a supporting role, but the refreshments are more and more exquisite and diverse. With the rapid development of Guangdong's economy, this traditional culture has not disappeared, but has increasingly become a beautiful landscape in Guangdong's leisure life. There is also a restaurant called "Erli Restaurant" that serves the same snacks. The difference lies in the price and equipment. The cost of tea in teahouse is 36 cents, while that in Erli restaurant is only 20 cents, which is a far cry from 16 times.