Tea art

Author: Li Yinghao
Publisher: Art Book Company
Publish Date: 1999-11-01
Features: The aroma of Tie Guan Yin tea is unmatched, while Biluochun tea intoxicates with its fragrance, leaving one lost in the scent after each sip. Drinking tea truly alleviates the frustrations of life. China boasts many famous teas: Anxi Tie Guan Yin, Hangzhou Songyang Yinhou, Anhui Lu'an Qiyun Waipian, Guizhou Duyun Maojian... The flavors vary, ranging from rich to light, from fresh to astringent, dry to mellow and bitter, each with its own unique characteristics. Understanding the art of tea drinking can also prevent illness and promote beauty. Tea drinking is an art: the quality of the water used to steep tea, the method of brewing, all affect the tea's quality, and the selection of tea leaves is a vast. Observe, smell, touch, and taste—using these four methods to evaluate and select tea leaves can help avoid purchasing inferior or low-quality tea. This book includes over 200 color illustrations of famous teas and teapots, paired with high-quality tea sets and teapots. Enjoying tea while admiring the art is not only a way to preserve value but also a means of nurturing health. Tea drinking is indeed one of life's great pleasures.
About the Author: Li Yinghao, born in Zhongshan, Guangdong in 1941, has always loved art and traveling. He has served as the President of the Hong Kong Modern Literature and Art Association, Chairman of the International Painting Salon, Regional Advisor for the World Collectors Association, Consultant for the International Orchid Society, and Consultant for the World Horticulture Center. He is one of Hong Kong's "Four Wonders." In the late 1960s, he gained fame as an art critic. From the late 1970s to the early 1980s, he worked as a stamp appraiser for a British Commonwealth auction house. In just a few years, the Best Value Collection series by Howling Wolf has published over 20 works, including "Antique Watches," "Folk Jade," "Best Value Jade," "Zisha Teapots," "Best Value Tian and Seal Stones," "Protective Jade," "Tea Art," "Identifying Jadeite," "Best Value Calligraphy and Paintings," "Antique Jewelry," "Best Value Antique Watches," "Guanyin Treasures," "Best Value Nasopharyngeal Teapots," "Crystal Treasures," "Best Value Rare Stamps," "Identifying Ancient Jade," "Ancient Diamond Treasures," "Coin Treasures," "Rolex Treasures," "Buddha Treasures," "Chinese Rare Stamps," "Jade Treasures," and "Identifying Coins." These works cover a wide range of topics from ancient to modern, practical in nature, introducing the secrets of identification and collection, guiding readers in selecting valuable treasures. The illustrations are rich and the information is precious, taking you on a journey through the boundless world of art.