Yum cha (traditional Chinese: 飲茶; simplified Chinese: 饮茶; pinyin: yǐn chá [6]; Jyutping: jam2 caa4; Cantonese Yale: yám chà; lit. "drink tea"), also known as going for dim sum (Cantonese: 食點心), is the Cantonese tradition of brunch involving Chinese tea and dim sum.

Feb 28, 2019 · Literally meaning ‘drink tea’ in Cantonese, yum cha is as common a meal in Hong Kong as coffee and toast in Western culture, where Chinese tea is enjoyed with dim sum at traditional tea houses.

Yum cha, literally drinking tea, is very popular in Guangdong, Hong Kong and other Cantonese-speaking areas. It used to last from 5:00 or 6:00 to 11:00. But nowadays, many teahouses serve it all day long and one can go for yum cha any time.

Jun 29, 2021 · What is Yum Cha? Literally, “Yum Cha” means “Drink Tea”, in the Chinese dialect of Cantonese, spoken largely in southern China and Hong Kong. In a broader context, “yum cha” refers to a late-morning or early-afternoon meal, eaten with friends and family, which comprises of loads of dumplings, small dishes, light meals and pots of ...

At Yum Cha Bubble Tea, we believe that the best taste starts with the best ingredients. The best service is the friendliest. We only use the freshest and the highest quality of ingredients in all of our drinks. We also offer a variety of snacks which goes great with the drinks we have to offer.

Dec 8, 2020 · 31 Delicious Yum Cha dishes Explained is a comprehensive list of all time favourite dim sums served on Chinese Yum Cha

Jan 25, 2023 · Gourmet Traveller's guide to the essential dishes to order at yum cha. The Cantonese dining ritual became popularised in Australia in the '70s and yum cha is now ingrained in Australian culture. Here are the best yum cha dishes to order.