Tea has a special meaning in the Chinese household bringing the family closer together. Traditionally, a women role has always to care for her husband and her children and ensure that the family home is always harmonious. The painting sees the Chinese woman preparing the tea for her husband’s return home. He may have been out at work or attending a more formal gathering and will be glad to see his wife on return to the family home. The lady is dressed to please her husband and waits for his return home offering him a cup of tea as welcome offering. The seal is the artist’s seal to signify its originality and the calligraphy explains the story of the painting. The paint cloth is made of delicate rice paper that has been specially chosen for its artistic use. After painting, the picture is mounted and dried on to a special backed paper that is used to strengthen the product and adds to its longevity.