A wonderful variety of dishes for the Taizhou early breakfast tea goes on display. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]
The finals for a competition final for zaocha – or early breakfast tea – were held recently in the ancient street in Taizhou city, in East China's Jiangsu province.
The event, staged on April 28, attracted 39 teams from various districts and county-level cities in the metropolis.
In addition to competing with their cooking skills, many teams also vied to create the most creative and visually stunning displays of dishes. Several local features, such as navy ship, cole and elk, also went on display.
Going on show are bowls, cups, chopsticks and dishes that display Peking opera motifs, showcasing the rich local opera culture. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]
After hours of judging, the top 10 single items were awarded, including five-flavored gansi (shredded hard bean curd cakes), Chinese pastries, and fish soup noodles – as well as 20 top Taizhou zaocha shops, 52 Taizhou zaocha masters and 10 Taizhou zaocha rookies.
Preparations get underway for gansi – a typical dish that features in Taizhou's breakfast tea. [Photo/WeChat ID: tztour]
In addition to the competition, 1,000 free samples of Taizhou's characteristic zaocha were distributed and an exhibition area featuring top local products and handicrafts was set up. It attracted many local residents, university students in Taizhou and tourists.
