Tea culture in China differs from that of Europe Britain or Japan in such things as preparation methods, tasting methods and the occasions for which it is consumed. Even now in both casual and formal chinese occasions tea is consumed regularly. In addition to being a drink, Chinese tea is used in traditional chinese medicine and in chinese cuisine Tea culture in China differs from that of Europe, Britain or Japan in such things as preparation methods, tasting methods and the occasions for which it is consumed. Even now, in both casual and formal Chinese occasions, tea is consumed regularly. In addition to being a drink, Chinese tea is used in Traditional Chinese medicine and in Chinese cuisine