Courtyards have long been a fundamental aspect of traditional Chinese architecture, serving as central spaces around which domestic life is organized. These spaces play a vital role in creating a ...

This is the sixth instalment. In Hong Kong, as in so many Chinese and Asian cities, shops selling traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remedies are easy to find. Their shelves and drawers are filled ...

For more detail on these diverse ingredients in traditional Chinese apothecaries go here. Items not to scale. Photographed at Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, Santa Monica ...

Hunched over a long table, she gently pours tea out of a tiny little tea pot into three equally tiny ... their heads bowed over cups of Chinese tea, sipping intently and oohing and aahing as ...

Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) has many ideas about how different food combinations can affect your health. TCM divides people’s body types into nine constitutions. TCM doctors can use your ...

Balmuda noted, "The elegance of traditional Chinese teapots has been reinterpreted in a modern way to add practicality," and explained that it was designed as a tool for a comfortable relaxation time.

During Chinese New Year, many people spruce up their homes with festive decor like auspicious plants, fai chun, as well as candy boxes loaded with traditional snacks and sweets. For those who are ...

Have you ever marveled at the delicate beauty of a Japanese glass tea set? As you explore the world of tea culture, you can ...