The history of tea culture runs long and deep in China - it is not only a traditional art form intertwined with daily living, but drinking tea also serves as a way for the contemporary Chinese to relax. As the originating land of tea culture, China's teahouse are primarily concerned with spreading the knowledge and benefits of this rich practice, while protecting it from dilution. Therefore, presenting the highlights of the tea culture has been the core-content of most teahouses. The teahouses in China have taken up many traditional forms, such as those of a Chinese palace, garden or communal hall. Other commonly seen forms include the traditional teahouses, European cafes and forms of joint lineages. The hardware, or interior design, often utilises tiles, porcelain and wood, portraying to the casual visitor a well-aged air of tradition. These are well accompanied by a regimental accoutrement of tea-wares. As you experience Contemporary Teahouses in China, it is...