Drinking tea is often considered a calming experience, but it can also be very social and festive here in China. Join us in this episode of Takeaway Chinese as we dive into a series of tea culture activities that are known for their jolly and fun spirit, including "围炉煮茶," or brewing tea over a stove!

A：

Wǒ tīngshuō Zhōngguó yǒu yīzhǒng hěn tèbié de xiūxián fāngshì, jiàozuò "wéilú zhǔchá".

我听说中国有一种很特别的休闲方式，叫做“围炉煮茶”。

I heard that there's a very special leisure activity in China called "brewing tea over a stove".

B：

Shì a. Xiǎngxiàng yīxià, zài yīgè yōuxián de xiàwǔ, hé sānwǔ hǎoyǒu wéizuò zài yīqǐ, liáotiān, hēchá, chī yīxiē xiǎo língshí…

是啊。想象一下，在一个悠闲的下午，和三五好友围坐在一起，聊天、喝茶，吃一些小零食……

Yes. Just imagine, on a leisurely afternoon, sitting together with a few friends, chatting, drinking tea, and having some snacks...

A：

Gǎnjué fēicháng wēnxīn, shūshì, wǒmen yě yīqǐ qù tǐyàn yīxià bei!

感觉非常温馨、舒适，我们也一起去体验一下呗！

It sounds very sweet and cozy. Let's go experience it together!

B：

Dāngrán kěyǐ!

当然可以！

Sure!