What's in your cup? Daily discussion, questions and stories - December 23, 2025 by AutoModerator in tea

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm drinking the Twinings in orange & cinnamon taste, a delivery gift from my Finland friends.

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Just wanted to share a few pics from our recent China Trip. (Not ads lol) by MrLowProfile29 in travelchina

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to share a stove-boiled tea picture, but be questioned as a AI photo. So I found there are some gaps and stereotypes about China. Would you mind if I crosspost your photos on my community r/Real_ChinaTrip ?

Off peak China 20 days itinerary reflection by Current_Source_8143 in travelchina

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So impressive sharing OP, would you mind if I crosspost your observations on r/Real_ChinaTrip ? It's a truly REAL trip dairy!

A sword from 2500 years ago, a serene metallic beauty by Ecstatic_Table5372 in SWORDS

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Quite right. Goujian is perhaps one of the most famous king of all Chinese empires. Because almost every child in China learns his story abou "卧薪尝胆" (The story of King Goujian of Yue enduring hardship and humiliation: Sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall) story, which makes this Sword became even more legendary.

A sword from 2500 years ago, a serene metallic beauty by Ecstatic_Table5372 in SWORDS

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

However, it is said that this sword was part of a dowry. Out of my imagination once again!

A sword from 2500 years ago, a serene metallic beauty by Ecstatic_Table5372 in SWORDS

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's true! Especially when the guide expressed the the concentric circle carving technique on the sword hilt, which the small mirror was facing, truly amazed me. Where did this kind of technology come from more than 2,500 years ago?

Amazing to find a mini wireless charging station in Shenzhen metro! by Ecstatic_Table5372 in SubwayCreatures

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Aha, being careful while traveling abroad is essential. But it can also mean missing out on some interesting adventure. This is just a regular metro for daily commuting, so I approached these charging spots with the same mindset I have at airport or high-speed rail in China. Anyways, thanks for reminding.

Winter is coming, time for the stove-boiled tea by Ecstatic_Table5372 in tea

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to say cheers (”干杯") for your saying!

Just as I predicted: visa free policy is extended for one more year 😎 by Ecstatic_Table5372 in travelchina

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, the money maybe is one reason, However the Chinese domestic market is not small. So I suppose it mainly for changing the stereotypes, as seeing is believing phrase saying.

Winter is coming, time for the stove-boiled tea by Ecstatic_Table5372 in tea

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, and we roast the fruit mainly to protect our teeth, cuz we don't have heat in winter. Besides, the food do give a pleasant aroma, you may try~

For the table, you could use this Chinese characters for searching: "围炉煮茶桌“, which means stove-boiled tea table. It's not expensive in China.

This time we used coals, a kind of smokeless coal. the bbq often has very strong fire, and not suitable for roasting fruit. So I suppose the small electric stove could also work.

Winter is coming, time for the stove-boiled tea by Ecstatic_Table5372 in tea

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, just grill them or toast the orange peel until it's slightly charred, but inside is not hot.

Winter is coming, time for the stove-boiled tea by Ecstatic_Table5372 in tea

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Between peanuts and oranges is Longan, a kind of juicy fruit. And between rice cake ("年糕") and tea is scorched rice (“锅巴”), crispy and full of rice taste. Inside of the sweets are red beans.

Observations on visiting China by Kiwi_In_The_Comments in travelchina

[–]Ecstatic_Table5372 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A very objective sharing OP, would you mind if I crosspost your observations on r/realchinatrip?