Tie Guan Yin

Author: (Taiwan) Chi Zongxian
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Publishing Date: 2005-06-01
Features: Tea is both a beverage and a culture. Chinese tea is profound and profound, yet simple and ordinary. It exists in Confucianism, Taoism, and Zen; in imperial courts and elegant rooms, as well as in humble cottages. Ancient Chinese people called drinking tea "eating tea," "drinking tea," "using tea," or "appreciating tea." In those days, their humble and cherished attitude toward tea was, after all,，. Our understanding and love for tea are, in fact, our understanding and love for the essence of life and nature. At the same time, it is our pursuit of the eternal nature of life and our optimistic attitude toward reality. Like a modest gentleman and a composed, tranquil sage, tea is neither humble nor arrogant, nor proud nor impatient, nor too warm nor too fiery. It almost embodies the entire spirit and essence of Chinese culture. Therefore, the nobility of tea is also the nobility of people; the indifference of tea is also the indifference of people. When people immerse themselves in tea, they also immerse themselves in the realm of harmony between heaven and man. Tieguanyin is one of the most famous teas in China. This 700,000-word novel, also named after Tieguanyin, weaves a tale of the rise and fall, as well as the vicissitudes and transformations of this renowned tea, along with the life experiences and spiritual pursuits it embodies. The stories and characters in the work are like the branches and leaves of a Tieguanyin tree, diverse in form yet rich in meaning. When you open it and savor it carefully, you may find that it reflects our own shadows to some extent.