QUESTION:
Travelers to China marvel at the incredible array of food on offer. Things that would simply be unavailable or too expensive at home can be sampled easily and cheaply in China.

Often overlooked however is the quality and range of beverages to accompany all of that wonderful food.

A popular drink in China is "white tea". What exactly is white tea?

A. Tea made with milk and sugar;
B. Boiled or hot water;
C. Tea made for westerners;
D. Green tea with milk.

ANSWER:
B is correct! If you order white tea you will be presented with a cup of hot or boiled water. Many Chinese don't like to drink chilled water as they believe that it can be detrimental to their yin and yang, so they drink warm water instead.

Like many other aspects of life in China, things are not always as they seem at first blush. :>