Name: Tea and coffee: A dialogue of slow living between China and Italy
Uploaded: 2026-01-30T15:20:31+08:00
Duration: PT33.116S
Description: From a cup of Chinese tea to a shot of Italian espresso, two seemingly different beverages reveal similar cultural meanings.

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From a cup of Chinese tea to a shot of Italian espresso, two seemingly different beverages reveal similar cultural meanings. Chinese tea embodies tranquility and harmony, inviting people to slow down and reflect in the quiet flow of time. Italian coffee, meanwhile, represents rhythm and social connection, turning everyday moments in cafés into expressions of urban life and human warmth. Beyond taste, both tea and coffee carry deep cultural memories and emotional resonance.

In the context of cultural and tourism exchange, tea and coffee have become a subtle yet powerful bridge between China and Italy. They offer a shared language of "slow time," allowing people to experience each other's histories, aesthetics and lifestyles.

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