At home, restaurants, and in the office, you’ll often see Chinese people ordering hot water.

In this episode of “Why Chinese,” we’re diving into the history of China’s preference for hot water, from public health campaigns that encouraged it for hygienic reasons to explanations in traditional Chinese medicine.

This is “Why Chinese,” a series where we’re debunking common stereotypes about Chinese people one Google search at a time.

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Producer: Jessica Novia
Editor: Hanley Chu
Animation: Ray Ngan and Cyan Cheung
Mastering: Victor Peña

Music: Audio Network