Tea Culture and Health-preserving Herbal Teas

Author: Wang Weiheng
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Publish Date: 2006-04-01
Features: China is the homeland of tea, and the tea culture, rooted in thousands of years of ancient civilization, has a long and profound history. Tea is closely intertwined with Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, literature and art, as well as medical wellness and health preservation. Based on an exploration of tea culture, this book introduces numerous health-preserving tea remedies, allowing readers to not only savor fine teas while appreciating the charm of tea art, tea philosophy, tea poetry, tea couplets, and tea legends but also to learn about the characteristics of different types of tea, the dos and don'ts of tea drinking, how to select and appreciate tea, and more. Additionally, readers can enjoy the pleasure of making their own health-preserving teas at home for physical well-being. On leisurely afternoons, with a book and a cup of clear tea by one's side, that is enough.
China is the homeland of tea, and the tea culture, rooted in thousands of years of ancient civilization, has a long and profound history. Tea is closely intertwined with Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism, literature and art, as well as medical wellness and health preservation. Based on an exploration of tea culture, this book introduces numerous health-preserving tea remedies, allowing readers to not only savor fine teas while appreciating the charm of tea art, tea philosophy, tea poetry, tea couplets, and tea legends but also to learn about the characteristics of different types of tea, the dos and don'ts of tea drinking, how to select and appreciate tea, and more. Additionally, readers can enjoy the pleasure of making their own health-preserving teas at home for physical well-being. On leisurely afternoons, with a book and a cup of clear tea by one's side, that is enough.