Let food be thy medicine

A large part of Chinese culture revolves around food. This holds true for daily greetings ("Have you eaten?"), ritual banquets at festivals, large or small, and special dishes for any occasion, happy or sad.

Chinese culinary practices were elevated to an art form long before some other civilizations even started using fire. Food for the Chinese is both maintenance and celebration.

It's not just food. Every bite and every sip is beneficial to the body, maintaining a delicate yin-and-yang balance.