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DrinksTry something different with your meal, such as haw juice, almond juice or coconut milk. Or how about flower 'tea' (infusion), such as Chrysanthemum or 'Eight Treasure Tea' - much nicer than you might think!
If you would like to buy some teas to take home, you'll find tea shops have more choice than you dreamed possible. You might also like to try 'Pearl Milk Tea' - an iced tea based drink that also contains small balls of tapioca that are sucked up through a wide straw. The drink may also contain milk and fruit pulp - in fact there are many varieties available.
The local Yanjing beer is cheapest (3 yuan in an everyday restaurant). There are a number of higher quality versions that are avaiable in restaurants a little up market (often 10 yuan). TsingTao beer is generally rated as better than Yanjing and is also common in Beijing. Expect to pay more for western lagers (an unnecessary choice) - and much more in bars and clubs. Wine is a fast growing drink in China - and a fast growing industry. Local wines are often made with French know-how and investment. 'Great Wall' is perhaps the best known brand but there are many others. |