Cantonese Morning Tea (Yum Cha) in Guangzhou: A First-Timer’s Guide
If Paris has its cafés and Rome its espresso bars, Guangzhou has morning tea (早茶, pronounced zǎo chá), also known internationally as Yum Cha. For locals, it’s more than breakfast—it’s a ritual, a social gathering, and a culinary journey through the heart of Cantonese culture. Imagine stepping into a buzzing tea house at 8:00 a.m.:…