Going for yum cha, which literally translates to “drink tea”, is a     1     that has become increasingly popular in the western world. People in southern China go to yum cha with family and friends — it is a time to relax and     2     in a laid-back environment. It is believed that the custom began thousands of years ago when teahouses started     3     up along the Silk Road to provide rest for     4     travellers. Later, it was discovered that tea helps     5    , so teahouse owners started offering snacks with their tea and yum cha was born.