The Discovery of Lao She Teahouse



Entrance to Lao She Teahouse



There are 5 major types of tea found in China that include green, black, oolong, white and scented. We found a stimulating story about a traditional Beijing teahouse that offers colorful stage performances and serves food or snacks. “Beijing Brew Up,” written by Karen Ma, is a travel column that highlights her adventure of nostalgia and elegance when she visited the Lao She Teahouse, known for its Qing dynasty (1644-1911) décor. She mentions that the social dimensions of the numerous old Beijing teahouses were seen around the 1920’s and 1930’s. This article portrays a colorful story of the excitement Karen experienced when she visited Lao She Teahouse. Read Beijing Brew Up