Tea culture in Nanchang sits between the elaborate Gongfu Cha tradition of Fujian and the more informal tea-drinking habits of central China. Dedicated tea houses — offering private rooms, an extensive tea selection, and a slow afternoon of infusions — are common throughout the Shengjin Tower area and the Wanshou Palace commercial block. The local specialty is Lushan Yunwu green tea from the mountains near Jiujiang, served in the clear, clean style that lets the grass and floral notes emerge properly.
Sitting in a traditional tea house for a couple of hours is one of the more relaxed ways to spend an afternoon in Nanchang. The better establishments will guide you through a comparison of two or three teas; prices per person for a full tea session range from 40 to 100 yuan depending on the tea quality.