Yum cha - Wikipedia
Terminology. Yum cha in Cantonese Chinese literally means "drink tea". The phrase dim sum is sometimes used in place of yum cha; in Cantonese, dim sum (點心) refers to the range of small dishes, whereas yum cha refers to the entire meal.. Serving. Traditionally, yum cha is practised in the morning or early afternoon, hence the terms chow cha (早茶, 'morning tea…
