China Travel Vlog | Yu Garden and Tea Demonstration Video Inside!

During my China travels, I had the opportunity to tour Yu Garden and sit in on a tea demonstration. According to Chinahighlights.com, the garden is a must-see because of its classical Chinese architecture, exquisite sculptures and carvings, and the busy Yuyuan bazaar. 

If you are a tea-lover like me, you will appreciate the tea demonstration. Did you know that specific types of tea require different water temperatures to avoid the bitter taste you may experience from a tea bag? Did you also know that traditional Chinese tea preparation does not include sweeteners? I must say, I like a bit of maple syrup in my tea. It seems to accentuate the flavors of the tea. However, during the tea tasting I experienced some great tasting teas without sweeteners.