What we often refer to as ‘black’ tea in the West is called ‘red’ tea in China because the...

Now is the time of year where there is an abundance of one of the largest and juiciest fruits...

Rou Gui Wuyi Mountain Tea from Fujian, is a 30% fermented Oolong that retains a slightly roasted bouquet. It's...

We suggest using fresh Chinese Yam as a substitute for potato or alternatively is you visit a Chinese...

Persimmons - shi zi What are they? Although there are a few varieties, you will find the native chinese...

Warning: we can be hard to find if it is your first time here - you will need to...

Pomegranate has always believed to have health benefits and even magical properties, however now it's been proven that pomegranates...

Tie Guan Yin, often referred to in English as Iron Buddha or more accurately Iron Goddess of Mercy, is...

This months local ingredient at The Hutong is wild rice stem (JiaoBai) helps to nourish the liver, spleen and...