Did you know that a simple cup of chai can tell the story of a friendship spanning centuries? ☕️ In a recent appearance on CGTN's special program \"UniTea: Macao Tea Melody,\" Tinatin Shishinashvili, senior counsellor at the Embassy of Georgia in China, shared how tea has woven together the cultures of Georgia and China.
In Georgian, tea is called \"chai,\" a nod to its deep Chinese roots. Back in the 19th century, Chinese tea expert Liu Junzhou embarked on a journey from Guangzhou all the way to Georgia. There, he cultivated the black tea that has become a beloved staple among Georgians, earning him the title \"King of Georgian Tea.\" 🌟
This delightful blend of cultures doesn't just stop at tea leaves. On the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China, Tinatin extended warm wishes, highlighting the significance of such cultural exchanges. It's amazing how a shared love for tea can bridge distances and bring people closer together! 🌍❤️
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