Chinese cuisine originated from the various regions of China and has become widespread in many other parts of the world. Regional cultural differences vary greatly amongst the different regions of China, giving rise to the different styles of food. There are eight main regional cuisines, or Eight Great Traditions: Shandong Cuisine, Sichuan Cuis...

Tea, the most popular beverage for the Chinese, is one of China's specialties and traditional exports. It is universally acknowledged that China is the original tea-growing area, as well as the first country to grow, produce and drink tea.