What is the meaning of Yum yum cha?

Yum cha. Yum cha, also known as Ban ming, is a Chinese style morning or afternoon tea, which involves drinking Chinese tea and eating dim sum dishes. Yum cha in Cantonese Chinese literally means “drink tea”, while ban ming is a more poetic “tasting of tea”.

What is yum cha vs dim sum?

Cantonese often use the phrase “yum cha” instead of dim sum. Dim sum refers to the small-dishes of food and desserts, whereas yum cha refers to the act of having a meal involving such dishes while drinking tea. The two go hand in hand for Cantonese.

Is yum cha Australian?

Literally ‘drink tea’, yum cha became popular in Australia in the early 1980s, first taking hold in the Chinatown establishments in Sydney and Melbourne. The Cantonese tradition seems to have come to Australia via Hong Kong.

Where did yum cha come from?

The combination of tea and dim sum, to create the meal known today as “yum cha”, is believed to have started in Canton Province (Guandong Province today) in the 19th century.

How do you serve yum cha?

Six rules for eating yum cha like a pro

  1. Nibble, don’t gobble. “It’s better to take small bites rather than eat a whole piece of yum cha in one gulp.
  2. Go easy on the soy sauce.
  3. The spoon can be used for more than broth.
  4. Keep your chopsticks to yourself.
  5. Learn the secret codes.
  6. Don’t over order.

Why do Australians call it yum cha?

Etymology. Yum cha in the Cantonese language, both literary and vernacular, literally means “drink tea”. “飲” means “to drink”, and “茶” means “tea”. In Australia, the term “yum cha” is specifically used to describe Cantonese restaurants serving dim sum from pushable carts, rather than à la carte.

How do you say thank you in yum cha?

Drinking tea with yum cha is traditional because it aids digestion. Serve others at the table first, then yourself. When someone serves you, it’s traditional to show thanks by tapping your pointer and middle finger on the table (the ones you’d use if you made a peace sign).

What are the customs and etiquette in the yum cha restaurants?