Development of the Herbal Tea Culture in Hong Kong

In a Government Gazette in 1869, there was an ordinance which required ships departing from Hong Kong carrying Chinese labourers to work overseas must have Chinese medicinal herbs on board, with an amount proportionate to the number of passengers, so that herbal tea could be made for those who were sick during the long voyage. A modern herbal tea shop. Such shops are mostly part of a chain selling products under a particular brand.
A traditional herbal tea shop which preserves the old features. Most of these shops are family-run.
A traditional herbal tea shop which preserves the old features. Most of these shops are family-run.
A traditional herbal tea shop which preserves the old features. Most of these shops are family-run.

The showcase of Tsang On Tong Herbal Teapot.