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Russia's love for tea started with a Chinese master

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You'd expect vodka, but Russians are actually crazy about tea.Turns out, this tea obsession goes way back to Chinese tea masters, imperial teahouses and merchants who shaped more than just taste.In Moscow, CGTN Digital reporter Yang Xinmeng found a surprising story in every cup.Not just about tea, but about how culture travels — and stays.




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