What happens when Pu’er tea meets an Americano? In this episode, we explore how tea and coffee—two drinks with completely different vibes—bridge the cultural gap between East and West. From the refined elegance of Chinese tea culture taking Paris by storm to the vibrant coffee scene making Shanghai the coffee capital of the world, we uncover the stories, surprises, and shared passions behind these beverages. So, whether you’re sipping on a latte or brewing a pot of oolong, join us for a cultural adventure in a cup!

普洱茶遇上美式咖啡，会碰撞出什么样的火花？这一集，我们带你踏上一场关于茶与咖啡的文化冒险。从中国茶文化优雅地登陆法国，到上海成为全球咖啡馆最多的城市，我们将讲述这两种饮品如何跨越东西方的距离，成为文化交流的桥梁。无论你是拿着一杯拿铁，还是泡着一壶铁观音，都欢迎你加入这次“液体文化”之旅，一起发现杯中的无限可能！

Key Vocabulary:

• 冰咖啡 (bīng kā fēi) – Iced coffee
• 咖啡馆 (kā fēi guǎn) – Coffee shop, café
• 茶馆 (chá guǎn) – Tea house
• 加糖 (jiā táng) – Add sugar
• 加奶 (jiā nǎi) – Add milk
• 无糖 (wú táng) – No sugar
• 茶文化 (chá wén huà) – Tea culture
• 咖啡文化 (kā fēi wén huà) – Coffee culture
• 茶艺 (chá yì) – Tea art, the aesthetics of tea preparation
• 手冲咖啡 (shǒu chōng kā fēi) – Pour-over coffee
• 氮气冷萃 (dàn qì lěng cuì) – Nitro cold brew
• 普洱茶 (pǔ ěr chá) – Pu’er tea, a fermented tea from Yunnan Province
• 龙井茶 (lóng jǐng chá) – Longjing tea, a famous green tea from Zhejiang Province
• 拿铁 (ná tiě) – Latte, coffee with steamed milk
• 静 (jìng) – Tranquility, calmness
• 活力 (huó lì) – Energy, vitality
• 跨文化 (kuà wén huà) – Cross-cultural
• 全球化 (quán qiú huà) – Globalization
• 慢节奏 (màn jié zòu) – Slow-paced
• 快节奏 (kuài jié zòu) – Fast-paced
• 创意饮品 (chuàng yì yǐn pǐn) – Creative beverages