A meaningful exchange of respect and blessings — the tea ceremony is where families formally come together to mark the beginning of a new chapter. 🌿 A Tradition That Still Holds Strong Today Among all Chinese wedding customs , the Tea Ceremony (敬茶)  remains one of the most widely practised — across dialect groups and generations. It is not just symbolic. It is the moment where: Families formally acknowledge the marriage The couple shows respect for elders Blessings are given