Chinese Tea

The ingredients of Chinese Daily Life

What is Chinese Tea?Contained of tea leaves that has

been processMany types for example ; black

tea, wu long tea and green teaMade from tender teas leaves

pick from early spring.Every tree has its own characteristics

More about Chinese teaIt contains caffeine,

pigmentation, aromatic oils, vitamins, minerals and proteins.

There are two ways Chinese enjoy tea ; drinking and tasting.

Chinese tea drinking and tastingWeaker tea is for drinking ;

stronger tea is for tastingTasting tea = a small tray shaped

bowl which holds 15 to 20 ml of tea,

Tea is filled with hot water after tea is made so it keep the tea warm.

People drink tea slowly and with appreciation

Origin of Chinese Tea About 5000 years agoAccording to (GoA's Book of

Herb), it says "GoA personally tasted hundreds of herb. In a single day, he was hit by 72 poisons. He discovered the tea tree and used the tea leaves to neutralize all poisons."

That is probably the earliest record of tea among Chinese people

Importance of Chinese Tea Cultural meaning; represent

ChinaRepresent family time, festivalUse as medicine Very important that every

household must have oneceremonies

Why do Chinese people drink tea ?For good health and for pleasureTraditionRefreshing them selves and

digestionAs a medicine or for cookingFor tasting

Where do Chinese people drink tea ?At home or workAt important festival such as mid

autumn festivalAnywhere to celebrate with

family and friendsAt restaurantsAnywhere

Types of tea• Green tea, black tea wulong tea and many other types•Black tea is fully fermented , darker color •Green tea is unfermented, retain the original color•Wulong Tea is half fermented, bitter tasting •Most popular = flower- scented tea with jasmine tea

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