What kind of
beverages does a Chinese host serve at
a formal meal?
In
China, a host may serve three or four different
types of beverages during a formal meal.
Large glasses that are part of the table
setting are for beer or light drinks; tiny
glasses provided are for wine. The best
known beer is Tsingtao, which is made with
a mineral water; but locally brewed beers
are found in all major cities. Beer has
become popular and, particularly in summer,
is demanded in many places. Imported wines
have also gained acceptance. This has not
only enriched the pleasure of drinking;
it has also made the wine-drinking culture
of the Chinese people more colorful.
