Learn English: The Hot Water Obsession – Why Chinese People Drink Hot Water, Even in Summer!

Welcome back to "Real China English"! In today's 6-minute episode, hosts Leo and Sarah discuss one of the biggest culture shocks for foreigners visiting China: Hot Water. Why do restaurants serve hot water before a meal, even on a hot summer day? Why does almost everyone carry a thermos? Leo explains the reasons behind this unique habit, from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) beliefs about digestion to historical hygiene practices. Listen and learn about this daily Chinese habit in simple English.