THE COLLECTION · 07 ARTICLES
Food & everyday culture
Food, family customs and seasonal traditions, in context.
A PLACE TO BEGIN
Choose what you want to understand.
The first two articles are suggested starting points. Browse the full collection below.
- Congee in Chinese Food CultureSee how congee fits into food, family and daily life.Start here
- “Hot” and “Cold” Foods in Chinese CultureUnderstand what “hot” and “cold” mean when describing food.Start here
- Chinese Tea Culture and Herbal InfusionsLearn the difference between tea and herbal infusions.
- Why Do Many Chinese People Drink Hot Water?Explore the custom of drinking hot water and its context.
- Jujube vs Medjool Dates: What Is the Difference?Tell Chinese jujubes and Medjool dates apart.
- Goji Berries in Chinese Cooking and CultureMeet goji berries as food and as a traditional ingredient.
- The 24 Solar Terms and Everyday TraditionsUnderstand the solar terms as a way of marking the year.