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Chinese Tea


Author(s):
LIU Tong
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Publication:
3/2012
Languages:
English
Binding:
Paperback
ISBN/SKU:
9780521186803
Pages:
166
Sizes:
230 x 156mm
Weight:
0.3000
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China 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. An accessible introduction to the history and cultural significance of Chinese tea Written by a leading Chinese expert whose work is not widely available in the West Full colour illustrations support the discussion throughout
Preface 1. Good tea from remote mountains 2. The art of tea-making 3. Well-known tea drinkers and books about tea 4. The spread of tea from China 5. The lingering taste of famous teas 6. Tea utensils 7. Tea-Zen affinity 8. Tea ceremony in China 9. Tea-drinking customs Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.
Liu Tong is a graduate of the School of Foreign Languages, Peking University. Previously a translator, Liu is currently an editor at the English Editorial Office of The Commercial Press.