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Grass Jelly (Xian Cao): Your Healthy, Herbal Boba Alternative

Jellies and puddings have always been my favorite desserts, even as a kid. And if you know me, you already know I love Boba tea. So, when...

Afrah F

Jul 207 min read

Chinese Rice Wine (米酒) - All About Shaoxing & Baijiu Wine

The art of winemaking has always intrigued me. I remember a French wine book from my childhood that got me drooling over grapes. Later, I...

Afrah F

Jun 115 min read

Soup or Chai? - Po Cha, The Strange Tibetan Butter Tea

Unlike your everyday chai, Tibetans drink a unique type of tea made with butter. It's made with the same tea leaves, but instead of sugar...

Afrah F

Apr 225 min read

Fire, Betrayal, and Guilt - The Dark Origins of Qingming Festival

Origins of Qingming - Source: Baidu While combing through culture on Xiaohangshu (Rednote), I came across a rather sorrowful story about...

Afrah F

Mar 95 min read

What goes in a Chinese Self-Heating Hotpot? All You Need to Know

With the Chinese New Year wrapping up, I decided to write about a dish I've been obsessed with recently. Chinese hotpot has been trending...

Afrah F

Feb 105 min read

Can You Be a Panda Nanny Outside China?

Are you too stressed with the corporate hustle and looking for a more hands-on, enjoyable job like a panda nanny? Look no further, here's...

Afrah F

Nov 7, 20245 min read

Boba Tea Pearls: Can I Make them with Tapioca Flour?

Boba tea is so expensive where I live, and I just don't get it. Sago is cheap, while tapioca isn't, which is baffling since they're...

Afrah F

Oct 2, 20246 min read

The Magical Gexian Village: What to Experience Here?

If you've been obsessed with Chinese costume dramas (like I have recently), you'd find Gexian Village to be an absolute winner for a...

Afrah F

Sep 11, 20245 min read

Why Do People Eat Mooncake 2025: The Autumn Chinese Delicacy

As the autumn festival approaches, a special treat starts appearing in bakeries and markets across China and other parts of Asia. Round,...

Afrah F

Aug 16, 20245 min read

Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 - Chinese Moon Appreciation Day

I've always been fascinated with Chinese festivals. They often manage to bind a unique legendary relevance to regular seasonal...

Afrah F

Aug 10, 20244 min read

Fascinating Things about Chongqing: The China Cyberpunk City

If you love futuristic skylines, neon-lit streets, and a city that feels straight out of a sci-fi movie, then you'd definitely love...

Afrah F

Jun 23, 20248 min read

Dragon Boat Festival 2025: What is it? And why do people eat Zongzi?

When the 5th month of the Lunar calendar arrives, the Chinese celebrate a rather unique festival. This isn't about religious pursuits but...

Afrah F

Jun 7, 20246 min read

Is Kimchi Chinese or Korean? Difference between the Two

Kimchi, a longstanding staple in Korean households have always been the star of Korean food around the world. For real, are you even a...

Afrah F

May 26, 20245 min read

Chinese Osmanthus Cake: The Mid-Autumn Moon Magic

If you're a fan of Chinese dramas, especially historical ones, you've probably seen a sweet treat known as Osmanthus cake often...

Afrah F

May 9, 20245 min read

Lock Throat Peach: The Late 80s' Chinese Candy - Where to find?

The Chinese yellow lemon-like candy is taking the internet by storm, like how Luk Chup is trending on TikTok. But it turns out, we've...

Afrah F

Apr 12, 20245 min read

A Strange Hairy Delicacy - All About Hairy Tofu (Mao Doufu)

Let me guess, you saw one of those Chinese street snack videos where the woman mixes moldy-looking white cubes with spices. Well, we...

Afrah F

Mar 24, 20246 min read

Tanghulu or Bingtang Hulu: How to Make the Authentic One?

Nope, it's not your typical candy apple, nor is it just any candy. Keep reading to find out. Have you scrolled past those tempting...

Afrah F

Mar 13, 20246 min read

Chinese Rou Jia Mo or Rougamo Bread: World's Oldest Sandwich

A flaky, crispy flatbread, Rougamo or Roujiamo is yet another Chinese invention that has captured the hearts of foodies across the globe....

Afrah F

Jan 19, 20246 min read

What is Chinese Hanfu 2025: How to wear Hanfu?

A clothing that survived the battle of time but never received its deserved glory, Hanfu is a gem in the traditional Asian fashion...

Afrah F

Oct 7, 20236 min read

All you need to know - Latiao (The Controversial Chinese Snack)

Chinese La Tiao The spicy strip sparked some spicy debates! If you've seen rural Chinese shop videos on TikTok or Rednote, Latiao is...

Afrah F

Jun 18, 20237 min read

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Grass Jelly (Xian Cao): Your Healthy, Herbal Boba Alternative

Chinese Rice Wine (米酒) - All About Shaoxing & Baijiu Wine

Soup or Chai? - Po Cha, The Strange Tibetan Butter Tea

Fire, Betrayal, and Guilt - The Dark Origins of Qingming Festival

What goes in a Chinese Self-Heating Hotpot? All You Need to Know

Can You Be a Panda Nanny Outside China?

Boba Tea Pearls: Can I Make them with Tapioca Flour?

The Magical Gexian Village: What to Experience Here?

Why Do People Eat Mooncake 2025: The Autumn Chinese Delicacy

Mid-Autumn Festival 2025 - Chinese Moon Appreciation Day

Fascinating Things about Chongqing: The China Cyberpunk City

Dragon Boat Festival 2025: What is it? And why do people eat Zongzi?

Is Kimchi Chinese or Korean? Difference between the Two

Chinese Osmanthus Cake: The Mid-Autumn Moon Magic

Lock Throat Peach: The Late 80s' Chinese Candy - Where to find?

A Strange Hairy Delicacy - All About Hairy Tofu (Mao Doufu)

Tanghulu or Bingtang Hulu: How to Make the Authentic One?

Chinese Rou Jia Mo or Rougamo Bread: World's Oldest Sandwich

What is Chinese Hanfu 2025: How to wear Hanfu?

All you need to know - Latiao (The Controversial Chinese Snack)

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