You should be able to find several indispensable facts about asian food in the following paragraphs. If there's at least one fact you didn't know before, imagine the difference it might make. If you want to save some money in your shopping, try flea markets and one hundred yen shops (100 yen equals about $0.99). You can find almost everything there, from cosmetics to kitchen utensils. Don't miss them! They are the cheapest deals in Japan. You like fast and convenient purchases? Try the Japanese street vendor machines. They are everywhere in Japan. You can buy many kinds of food and drinks and even some electronic devices from them. Unlike many other Asian countries where sellers try to take advantages of foreign customers, Japanese merchants are quite honest and fair. Although there may be some exceptions, they are only the minority. The prices are usually reasonable and reflect the right value of the products. Therefore, you don't have to be suspicious and go around comparing the prices. It just wastes your time and effort. The usual result is that you just find the same price or even worse, you cannot find the same product anywhere else. If you find something you really like, don't miss it. Don't think that all souvenir stores offer the same products and you can buy it in other places. Many regions and stores have unique things that you cannot find in anywhere else. You can see that there's practical value in learning more about asian food. Can you think of ways to apply what's been covered so far? These teas originated in Asia and like most teas were brought here by enthusiasts who knew they would make a big splash. Specialty teas have historically been a big part of Asian culture and is believed to bring good health and longer lives. Recently these gourmet tea drinks have made their way into western countries and have taken the place of such drinks as coffee or soda. You can find many types of tea at your local grocery store or on the internet, and many times you can sample several flavors in 'sample packs' before you decide on a favorite. If you enjoy drinking tea you should give bubble tea a try. However, it is not your traditionally flavored tea and may take some getting used to. It has a sweet creamy taste and can make a terrific dessert for your next formal meal. You can break out of the ordinary and make these teas for all your guests. Sometimes it's tough to sort out all the details related to this subject, but I'm positive you'll have no trouble making sense of the information presented above.