The Origin and Etiquette of the Finger-Tapping Salute
The Finger-Tapping Salute is a traditional Chinese gesture of gratitude, commonly used when someone pours tea for you. Its origin is traced back to an anecdote from the Qianlong Emperor's reign during the Qing Dynasty. While traveling incognito in the south, the emperor devised this discreet gesture...
Tea News · Apr 07, 2026
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