Tea culture is varied in different countries by the way tea is made and drunk，and by the places for tea drinking．How to make tea may be different．According to the ways of making tea，tea is classified （分类） into white tea，green tea，black tea，etc．And how to prepare tea may be different，too．In Tibet，tea is commonly boiled （煮） with salt and butter （黄油）．People may drink tea at home or in public，for example，at tea houses．

    As part of culture，tea has a relationship with history，health，education，communication and so on．It is commonly used at social activities．For example，afternoon tea is a British custom．Families or friends can communicate with each other while having afternoon tea．

    Tea has remained a way of daily life in China and drinking tea has a lot of advantages．It makes people less tired，clears heat in the human body and helps people lose weight．

    Chinese people are good at using tea to make other things delicious．Tea，originally （最初） served as a medicine in ancient times，is now not just a kind of drink，but also excellent seasoning （调味品）．Here are two delicious dishes made with tea：

    Tea Eggs：You can find them cooked and sold in street markets in almost every city in China．

Dragon Well Tea Shrimp （龙井虾仁）：It's one of the most well﹣known dishes in Hangzhou．

    Before you drink tea，please check the following tips：

◆Drink tea hot．

◆The best time to drink is in between meals．It is bad for your stomach if you drink tea just before meals，during meals or soon after meals．

◆Do not drink too much strong tea．