Learn beginner Chinese (HSK 1-3) with our fun podcast about a classic cultural topic: Tea vs. Coffee in China! In this episode of "Měitiān Zhōngwén," our hosts Li Ming and Wang Yu share their personal morning routines—one slow and traditional with tea, the other fast and modern with coffee. They discuss the changing role of tea and coffee in Chinese society and reveal a beautiful metaphor that connects learning Chinese to the art of making tea. This is the perfect listening practice to improve your vocabulary on daily life, habits, and culture. In This Episode: 00:00 - Intro 03:09 - Wang Yu describes her fast-paced morning coffee routine. 06:20 - Li Ming explains the health and cultural benefits of drinking tea. 09:06 - The role of tea in Chinese hospitality and social etiquette. 12:07 - The key metaphor: Why learning Chinese is like making Gongfu Tea. 15:06 - Final summary of the discussion. For the complete script of this episode, visit our blog: What do you prefer, tea or coffee? Let us know in the comments! #LearnChinese #HSK #BeginnerChinese #ChinesePodcast #ChineseCulture #Mandarin #TeaVsCoffee #ChineseListening