Yangzhou Guozao Morning Tea at Fuchun

Guozao (Yangzhou's morning tea habit, sometimes glossed as skin-wrapped-in-water) is Yangzhou's tradition of starting the day with tea and dim sum. Fuchun Teahouse, founded in 1885, is the standard place to try it. Diners order a pot of tea, then sample three-diced buns, crab roe soup dumplings, thin-skinned steamed dumplings and dagan si, finely shredded dried tofu in a light dressing. The teahouse is at 35 Desheng Bridge Street in the old town, near Dongguan Street. Arrive before 9AM to secure a table; weekends are busy. The experience is self-booked and English is limited, so a translation app helps. English-speaking private guides can add the visit to a Yangzhou walking day. Payment by Alipay or WeChat Pay.