清晨，扬州街头弥漫着蒸笼热气和茶叶香气，揭开了这座城市一天的序幕。扬州的正宗早茶种类繁多，从翡翠烧卖、千层油糕到酥饼，让人眼花缭乱。品味着茶点，搭配一杯绿杨春或魁龙珠，吃的不仅是早茶，更是扬州深厚的文化底蕴。
As dawn breaks in Yangzhou, the streets come alive with the enticing aroma of dim sum and the fragrance of tea, setting the stage for a day in this vibrant city. Beyond just morning tea, it’s a journey into the rich cultural tapestry of Yangzhou.
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《扬州画舫录》中曾赞誉“扬州茶肆甲天下”，品茗，是扬州人自古流传的雅趣，因此茶社、茶舫随处可见。坐落在古巷中的百年富春茶社，是扬州人喝早茶的首选。去年富春茶点制作技艺更作为“中国传统茶技艺及其相关习俗”的其中一个项目，被列入人类非物质文化遗产。富春的独创招牌茶为魁龙珠，搭配精心制作的茶点如翡翠烧卖、千层油糕、酥饼等，感觉“此味只应天上有”。
Renowned as having the best tea houses globally, according to “Yangzhou Huafang Lu,” tea-drinking is an enduring tradition in Yangzhou. The century-old Fuchun Tea House, nestled in an ancient alley, is the preferred spot for locals. Fuchun’s signature tea, Kui Long Zhu, paired with exquisite dim sum like jade shumai and thousand layered oil cakes, is truly heavenly. Last year, Fuchun’s tea-making techniques were recognized as part of UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.
毗邻瘦西湖的杏园茶舫，同样可享受慢时光，静静地品茶之余，还有扬州曲艺、古琴表演可聆听。沉醉在动人的琴音里，不觉早茶套餐已摆放桌前，一笼点心、一份烫干丝、一碗营养粥，外加几小碟酱菜水果，忍不住留影一张，方能忍心动筷品尝。吃饱喝足，从园内穿行，沿着瘦西湖畔随心漫步，心也跟着愈发宁静起来。
On the shores of the Slender West Lake, Xingyuan Tea House offers a tranquil space to enjoy tea accompanied by traditional arts and Guzheng performances. The morning tea set, featuring dim sum, shredded dried tofu, nutritious porridge, and pickled vegetables and fruits, complements the serene atmosphere. Capture a photo, savour the flavours, and meander through the park along the Slender West Lake after meal.
在仁丰里北端繁华市井处，有一家名为乐活扬州文化空间的城市休闲空间，以茶为媒，与客为友。除了提供旅游信息，游客还可以在这里品茗观花，与亲友畅聊。喜欢扬州文化的朋友们可在这里挑选适合送人或纪念的文创礼品，如扬州香粉、剪纸、漆器等特色文创，将扬州的独特风情带回家。
In the bustling Renfeng Lane, “Lehuo Yangzhou Cultural Space” serves as a city leisure hub where tea becomes a bridge between hosts and guests. Beyond tourist information, visitors can enjoy tea and flowers while selecting unique cultural gifts like Yangzhou paper cuts, and lacquerware. These treasures encapsulate Yangzhou’s charm, ready to be taken home.
