With the fifth cup, the body sharpens, crisp Re-opening the five thousand volumes I’ve studiedĮvaporating all of life’s trials and tribulations The second shatters all feelings of solitude The latter being especially famous for it’s tea poems, such as ‘The Seven Bowls of Tea’: This let to the rise of China’s most famous poets, Li bai, Du Fu and Lu Tong. Due to political stability and economic prosperity of the Tang period, Chinese culture flourished. It wasn’t until the Tang Dynasty (618-907 ) for tea drinking to become an activity of pleasure and relaxation. All in all, The purpose of tea was a practical one. It was considered an essential beverage to complement the greasy diet with a lack of fruit and vegetables. Farmers and soldiers drank the boiled tea to elevate fatigue, monks avoid drowsiness during long medication, and herbalists turn the tea into a paste to heal wounds.Īlong the ancient tea horse trading routes from China’s Yunnan province, tea was pressed in round cakes and bricks to transport to nearby regions. In early times, tea wasn’t steeped, but boiled. We'll also answer important questions such as: What's the meaning and philosophy behind tea as a form of art? How is tea related to other art forms such as poetry, paintings and literature? How's tea represented in today's traditions and customs in China? Chinese Tea: From Medicine to ArtĬhinese tea wasn’t always a form of art. In this article, you'll learn how tea became a form of art from a historical perspective.
You wonder: “Perhaps, life is about the small details…” The background noise of the world around you fades, and the little details of the tea ceremony become significant. The sound of hot water being poured in the teapot resonates with calming background music of Chinese flute. In a traditional tea ceremony, the tea artist greets you and shows you the tea leaves using her elegant movements. Under the right circumstances, Chinese tea is more than just a practical beverage that keeps you warm and give you a mental boost.
How Chinese Tea Became Art, Philosophy, Religion & Tradition
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