Tipple Talk

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European foods

The Tastes of Europe campaign was kicked off in China on Wednesday to highlight agricultural products and foods originating in that continent and bearing the "geographical indication", a European Union label for quality and authenticity. The event was held as part of a series to celebrate four decades of EU-China ties. Around 2,000 wines and spirit drinks, and more than 1,200 food products, have been registered under the EU's GI label. These identify food products whose characteristics have been closely linked to their places of origin, often for decades or centuries. More and more of such products are becoming available in China, EU officials noted.

Tea cocktails

Inspired by the delicate Chinese tea culture, the Ritz-Carlton Financial Center offers an array of tempting cocktails in May that combine fresh seasonal tea and innovative wine flavors. Enjoy the warm weather by sipping a glass of Basil Tini or Beijing Jin under the moonlight.

Tea cocktails priced at 98 yuan ($16) per glass plus service charge; Crystal Bar and Lobby Lounge, 1 Jin Cheng Fang Street East. 010-6601-6666.