A practical guide to a farmhouse Longjing tea tasting in Hangzhou: how several grades may be brewed for comparison, what to notice in the leaf and cup, how to buy without pressure, and how Longjing shrimp fits into the visit.
A practical guide to eating in Wuzhen, from red-braised lamb and white-water fish to soy-braised chicken, fermented tofu, dingsheng cake and small wontons, with seasonal cues, area-by-area advice and current-check reminders.