Zhao Linggui, a famous lyricist in the late Northern Song Dynasty and early Southern Song Dynasty, was renowned for his profound literary attainments and calligraphic talents. His work, "The Invitation to Tea", now in the National Museum of Japan in Tokyo, is a precious cultural asset. Overview of the work The Post of Giving Tea is a work in running script, totaling fifty-seven...

The Song Dynasty, as a period of cultural prosperity in Chinese history, its tea culture is particularly developed, in which the tea-dotting method is an important part of the Song Dynasty tea culture. In this article, we will take you into the tea culture of the Song Dynasty, explore the historical origins of tea ordering, the characteristics of the technique and its inheritance and influence in modern times. I. Song ...

In Guangdong, especially Guangzhou, when you are enjoying a cup of tea poured for you, do you hear the crisp sound of finger-knocking? This is not someone urging you to drink the tea, but a traditional etiquette to express your gratitude - the finger-knocking ceremony. The origin of the finger-knocking ceremony: Regarding the origin of the finger-knocking ceremony, folklore...

Making tea is not only a daily beverage preparation, but also an art. Different brewing techniques can significantly affect the flavor and quality of the tea. In this article, we will introduce several common tea brewing techniques and how they apply to different types of tea. Basic Tea Making Techniques The basic tea making techniques include...

The Song Dynasty, a dynasty known for its cultural prosperity in Chinese history, not only made remarkable achievements in politics, economy, science and technology, but also displayed a unique charm in culture, art and daily life. Among them, the flourishing of tea culture was particularly prominent, and tea ordering as an important...

Tea-fighting, a popular activity in ancient times, may be unfamiliar to modern people, but in ancient times, it was an extremely popular cultural entertainment for the rich and the literati. Tea fighting, also known as fighting tea or tea war, originated in the Tang Dynasty, reached its peak in the Song Dynasty. The origin and flow of the tea fight...

Tea, as an important part of traditional Chinese culture, has been endowed with rich cultural connotations and various elegant names since ancient times. In ancient literature, tea has many names, but "tea" is the most formal name. Before the Middle Tang Dynasty, the word "tea" was usually written as "tian", and "tian"...

The history of tea in ancient China goes back thousands of years, with the earliest records dating back to the Shang Dynasty. The ancients probably at first ate or chewed the tea leaves raw, and later on, as it evolved, they began to mix the tea with suet and add spices, which at this time cannot be said to be the art of tea in the modern sense of the word. The tea was stir-fried...

Chinese tea culture, as an important part of Chinese culture, is not only popular at home, but also in the international arena to show a unique charm and influence. Recently, China's declaration of "traditional Chinese tea-making techniques and related practices" was successfully selected as one of the UNESCO's human non...

China, as a country with a long history of etiquette, has a profound and rich culture of etiquette. Tea table etiquette, as a part of tea culture, not only reflects the civilized quality of Chinese people, but also is an important etiquette in daily life. In China, treating guests with tea is a common and civilianized etiquette...