# The first cup of milk tea in fall 秋天的第一杯奶茶

"The first cup of milk tea in fall" started trending on Chinese social media in September, with over 400,000 netizens discussing the topic on China's Twitter-like Weibo. Many also posted screenshots online showing money sent by friends — with which to buy milk tea — as well as photos of themselves holding a cup. 

According to the traditional Chinese calendar, the fall equinox was on Sept. 22 this year. Sending a loved one money for their "first cup of milk tea in fall" became a popular way for people to show their love or affection to friends and family.