Lifestyle tea ceremony

Author: Tong Qiqing
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Publish Date: 2002-12-01
Features: This book is co-authored by Professor Tong Qiqing, a doctoral supervisor at the Tea Department of Zhejiang University, a council member of the China International Tea Culture Research Association, and a renowned tea culture activity expert, along with Ms. Shou Yingzi. It first introduces how to become a fashionable tea person in the era of the internet. Then, it covers basic tea art knowledge, including selecting tea (tea varieties, purchasing, and storage), choosing water (water quality evaluation and temperature control), matching utensils (tea ware classification and arrangement), serving tea (tea dishes and snacks) and maintaining a relaxed state (tea practice mindset, etiquette, and techniques) in five major categories. Next, it explores "The Charm of Tea Through the Seasons," including brewing techniques for different tea types in various seasons, the preparation of seasonal tea dishes and snacks, how to host small tea gatherings, the connection between tea and health, beauty, and a brief history of tea consumption, as well as tea customs in China and abroad, the international spread and exchange of Chinese tea, and the future prospects of the Chinese tea industry.