May 18
We started the third
day in Beijing at a refreshing stop at a traditional tea house. We were able to
taste five different black and green teas there. The top two favorites of the
group were Ginseng tea which helps with energy and immunity and a hibiscus dried
fruit tea which is good for digestion. We had two different cups we had when
trying the teas, the smell cup and the sip cup. Tea was poured into the smell
cup, then we had to set the sip cup directly over the top of the small cup
making both cups look like a small mushroom. Next we flipped the cups over
which transferred the tea from the smell cup to the sip cup. After smelling the cup you could rub the
outside on your skin because it helps with blood circulation. Typically you
take three sips to finish your tea, a sip for happiness, good luck and
longevity. To test if the water is hot enough they used the tea baby. The baby
will pee if the tea is hot enough and won't do anything if it is not. The
phrase they use is "No pee, no tea".
After the tea house,
we drove a little over an hour to get Pizza Hut, which was a group favorite for
sure. It was great to finally eat American food! We had 4 different types of
pizza, as well as shrimp, squid, and chicken. The food just kept coming! Then
we hopped back onto the bus with nice, full stomachs.
Next we visited the
China International Economic and Trade Show where companies from all across
China market their products and debut new designs. There were so many different
booths and products on display, along with candy and free samples! It’s safe to
say that we all found something to enjoy.
We then got to go to
the highlight of the day, the Silk Market. There were floors of booths,
souvenirs and knock off items. We enjoyed getting to bargain with the shop
keepers and experience that aspect of their culture. At the end of the day we
all had some good items and great stories. It’s hard to believe that tomorrow
will be our last full day here in China!
At the Expo
McDonald's delivery
New technology
Old technology
Rock stars
Seen it all
Snow skiing in China
Tea tasting
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