
Welcome to Dee's Mandarin Tea 💅🍵 Tired of boring textbooks? Let's dive into the real China. I’m Dee, a professional Mandarin educator (10+ years exp, 6,000+ lessons taught). In this podcast, we spill the tea on modern Chinese society, taboo topics, and the hidden lives of China's LGBTQ+ community. 🌈 From secret subcultures to authentic slang, I provide the perfect comprehensible input for HSK 3... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 23 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationLanguage Learning | |||

[HSK 4] Why Do Chinese People Ask Such Personal Questions?Three questions that feel rude in the West but are actually a form of care in China — and three magic phrases to answer them.本期关键词:您 (nín) — the polite "you"你猜 (nǐ cāi) — "guess!" Use this whe... more
Your HSK textbook will teach you how to order food and ask for directions. It won't teach you what to say when your boss makes another empty promise, or when your coworker blames you for something you didn't do, or when you're scrolling your phone un... more
Can watching Chinese TV actually teach you Chinese? I asked this on Reddit last week and woke up to 68 replies from learners all over the world. In this episode I break down what they told me: which shows they actually enjoy (not the ones their teach... more
A student asked me: "Dee, the news says China's economy is slow.Are young people afraid to spend money?"The answer: they ARE spending. Just not on what you'd expect.Today I break down 3 words that unlock the 2026 Chinese youthspending code. HSK textb... more
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Why do Chinese people always ask you to "drink hot water" no matter if it's a scorching summer day or a freezing winter night? 🍵
In this episode, Dee unpacks the real history and philosophy behind China's famous hot water ob... more
Happy Pride Month! 💅🍵 In this very special and personal episode, Dee shares his own story of growing up gay in China.
Many people outside of China have stereotypes about the LGBTQ+ community's life there. But did you know that Chongqing is widely ... more
Tired of boring textbooks? Let's dive into the real, vibrant China of 2026.
In this episode, Dee shares how young Chinese people are fighting back against high workplace stress and long hours. If you are working hard and feeling exhausted, you proba... more
Welcome back to Dee's Mandarin Tea! If you are tired of boring textbooks and want to explore real, contemporary Chinese culture while leveling up your listening skills, you are in the right place. In this HSK 4 level episode, we delve into a fascinat... more









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