Serious everyone!
The words " dim sum" is direct phonic from the Cantonese language (A dialect spoken by Chinese speakers across the world)
Dim in english means " TOUCH"
Sum in english means " HEART"
Thus; " touch the heart"
Dim Sum is a dining
experience shared by friends, family and good
Chinese style delicacies/pastries/sweets/appetizers/finger foods from north to south, east to west.
A good pot of tea is essential for this experience. Popular teas are : Oolong, Jasmine,
Chrysanthemum, "longevity eye brow" * prounded : sou mei .