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Culture insider: 18 Chinese gifts for family and friends

Updated: 2014-07-14 07:15 (chinadaily.com.cn)
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Chinese tea

Originated in China as a medicinal drink, tea has become a national drink in China and serves as an important part of Chinese culture.

As the world's second-most popular beverage, after water, tea has around 1,500 varieties in China. They are divided into seven main categories: green tea, black tea, oolong tea, pu'er tea, white tea, yellow tea and scented teas.

 Culture insider: 18 Chinese gifts for family and friends

 Rose oolong tea, February 18, 2014.[Photo/IC]

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