Chinese TeaChina is world renowned as the homeland of tea planting, production and drinking. In this illustrated introduction Liu Tong provides a fascinating insight into the ancient culture of Chinese tea, the trade, tradition, literature, philosophy and ceremony associated with tea in China and its popularisation around the world. Chinese Tea will appeal to all those with an interest in Chinese history and culture, and will be thought-provoking reading for the many tea drinkers found throughout the world. |
Contents
Preface | 1 |
Fine Tea from Remote Mountains | 7 |
Lu Yu and The Book of Tea | 33 |
Zhao Ji and General Remarks on Tea | 39 |
Lu Tingcan and Additional Book of Tea | 46 |
Famous Teas of China | 65 |
Common terms and phrases
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