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Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy

Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy

Update: 2025-10-30
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You've likely seen a service fee, a tip line, or even a small charge for that sealed pack of tissues. But what about a "tea fee" that's not for the pot you ordered, but for every single seat at your table? This is the unexpected charge sparking debate and leaving diners surprised at restaurants in certain areas of China. What would you do if you found it on your bill?/ Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (14:58 ). On the show: Niu Honglin, Steve & Yushan
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Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy

Decoding China's "tea fee" controversy