Hong Kong Tea Affairs - Tracing the Hundred-Year Culture of Hong Kong Tea

Tea holds great significance in the lives of Hong Kong people. It is commonly found in tea restaurants, tea houses, and daily living spaces, and is even depicted on our banknotes. Despite its small size, this beverage encapsulates thousands of years of Chinese tea culture and our colonial history. This book aims to explore the transformation and growth of Hong Kong's tea trade from the 19th century to the present through text organization and interviews with veteran tea shop owners and tea experts. By savoring a cup of tea, readers can gain insights into Hong Kong's journey from a port city to an international metropolis, witness the evolving relationship between Hong Kong, the mainland, and tea, and discover the essence, trends, and future of local tea culture.