Tea, coffee & desserts 茶咖与甜品

Douzhi 豆汁儿

Expect a distinctly sour, earthy aroma and a thin texture, quite different from sweet soy milk. The pickles and fried dough change the balance of each mouthful.

Tanghulu 冰糖葫芦

The shell shatters before the juicy, sharply tart fruit comes through. Warm weather and moisture soften the coating.

Soybean-dusted rice rolls 驴打滚

Each piece combines a soft, elastic wrapper, smooth filling and dry, nutty coating.

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Aiwowo rice balls 艾窝窝

The white exterior is moist and chewy, while the center adds concentrated sweetness and a finer or crunchier texture.

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Pea-flour pudding 豌豆黄

Each square is tender, fine-textured and gently sweet, with a recognizable pea flavor. It should feel smooth rather than sticky like a glutinous-rice cake.

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White-bean rolls 芸豆卷

The texture is tender and fine, with little chew; the filling adds a concentrated sweetness against the mild outer layer.

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Honey-dipped ear pastries 糖耳朵

Fresh pieces combine a lightly firm surface with a dense, chewy interior. Their lasting sweetness makes plain tea a useful accompaniment.

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Cream-fried cakes 奶油炸糕

The thin fried exterior gives way to an airy, tender center, with a mild sweet and eggy aroma.

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Sour-plum drink 酸梅汤

It combines smoky fruit, firm acidity and sweetness rather than tasting like ordinary fresh-plum juice. Different shops vary considerably in concentration and sugar.

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Sweet grain-flour pudding 茶汤

The base is smooth and spoonable, with a gentle grain aroma; crunchy toppings interrupt its soft texture.

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Walnut cream dessert 核桃酪

The result is softly nutty and spoonable, with a mellow sweetness rather than a crunchy walnut bite.

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Sweet yam-and-date rolls 糖卷果

The yam supplies a dense, soft body, while dates give deeper fruit sweetness and the glaze makes the surface sticky.

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