![]() ![]() ![]() Morning tea, also known as “Zao Cha (早茶)” in Mandarin, is a typical and distinct morning activity in Cantonese people. However, Cantonese morning tea, containing tea and dim sum, is an exception. Simplicity is a common feature of breakfast in most regional Chinese food cultures. From the perspective of food culture, various regions have formed unique breakfast styles due to the differences in local produces and taste preferences, such as Beijing Fermented Soya-bean Milker, Wuhan Hot-dry Noodles with Sesame Paste, Lanzhou Beef Noodles, and Henan Soup with Pepper. Breakfast has developed into a culture in China. China also has successively introduced a series of nutrition policies and measures to emphasize the importance of breakfast, such as the China Food and Nutrition Development Outline. Some countries established a complete legal system of nutrition policies including breakfast like Japan and America. About 90 countries around the world have formulated dietary guidelines, most of which mention the importance of breakfast. Breakfast has become part of nutrition policies in some countries. Among the daily three meals, breakfast is often considered the most important meal of the day, providing sustenance and energy to support daily activities. Since ancient times, breakfast has been a carrier and microcosm of the Chinese food culture. Therefore, the Yum Cha culture should be valued and propagated. As a symbol of local culture, morning tea shapes Cantonese people physically and mentally. In addition, morning tea supports social interactions and connections of daily human life, providing a practical and acceptable channel for old friendships to nurture and new bonds to build. Morning tea plays an essential role in influencing the dietary patterns and eating habits of Cantonese people. Yum Cha has a unique etiquette that is different from the folk cultures in other areas. Several types of dim sum dishes in Guangdong are categorized according to the region, ingredients selection, taste, and cooking methods. The classification of Chinese tea is based on the colors, shapes, aroma, and fermentation degree. After years of change, it has evolved to the current form, serving an assortment of small dishes (dim sum) alongside Chinese tea. Morning tea is a Cantonese tradition of morning activity, originated in the Qing dynasty. Among various types of breakfast in China, Cantonese morning tea (Yum Cha) is unique in its form and feature. ![]()
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