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The tea soup is a traditional snack in Beijing, with its origin dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It gets its name from the way it is prepared, by pouring hot water over it like tea, hence the name "tea soup". Name Old Beijing Tea Soup Category Specialty Delicacy Origin Beijing, Dōngchéng District The tea soup is a traditional snack in Beijing, with its origin dating back to the Ming Dynasty. It gets its name from the way it is prepared, by pouring hot water over it like tea, hence the name "tea soup". There are mainly two types: Beijing tea soup and Shandong tea soup. The tea soup is made using a large copper kettle. After boiling the water, the kettle whistles as steam escapes from beside the lid. The tea soup maker holds a bowl in one hand and lifts the kettle with the other, tipping it so that the boiling water flows into the bowl, filling it up instantly. The main ingredients are glutinous rice flour (high-gluten millet flour), millet flour, brown sugar, white sugar, green threads, red threads, sesame seeds, walnut kernels, mixed fruit preserves, raisins, sweetened red bean paste, and pine nuts. Boiling water is…