Chinese Tea Ceremony

Tea has been grown, drunk and traded in China for thousands of years. As one of the original producers of tea, China is celebrated for its expertise in tea planting and production. The tradition of tea ceremony also varies by region and dynasty.

There are three essential elements involved in tea. The first element is heaven, which encompasses natural factors such as sunshine, mist, and rain that are crucial for growing tea. The second element is earth, referring to the soil and clay that provide the foundation for tea cultivation. The third element is man, highlighting the human skills involved in processing tea leaves, along with the selection of water and ceramics used in tea preparation. Together, these elements create the intricate and revered tradition of tea.

Tea Porridge in Tang Dynasty(618-907)

In Tang Dynasty(618-907)，people enjoyed tea porridge to beat the heat in summer time. The ingredients of tea porridge include spring onions, ginger, dates, orange peel, cornelian cherry, mint etc.

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Dian Cha

Unlike the brewing method of the Tang period, the Song Dynasty (960-1279) saw the rise of dian cha as the popular way of preparing tea. This process starts by pouring hot water over finely powdered tea to create a paste. Then, more hot water is gradually added while the tea is continuously whisked by hand using a bamboo stick to make foam.

Video about Dian Cha: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iV8_PvZQqVM

Gongfu Tea Ceremony

The gongfu tea practice or kung fu tea is a type of Chinese tea ceremony involving the preparation of tea. The term literally means "making tea with skill". The approach often involves using smaller brewing vessels and a higher leaf-to-water ratio than in western-style brewing. Today, the approach is used popularly by teashops carrying tea of Chinese origins, and by tea connoisseurs as a way to maximize the taste of a tea selection, especially a finer one. The following image is the tools for Gongfu Tea Ceremony.

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