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Jul 2023
15m 34s

Newbie | How do you take your coffee?

ChinesePod LLC
About this episode

Coffee is a harsh mistress. One perhaps best relinquished before you arrive in tea land. But for those who can't face the notion of life without her, here is a Mandarin Chinese lesson modeled on a fantasy utopia-China, where not only could you have your coffee, but your sugar and cream too. Listen in, and you never know, you may just get your cuppa to your liking. If not... there is a Chinese medicine perfect for treating that withdrawal headache. Episode link: https://www.chinesepod.com/0631

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