The lives of the people of China tea is a special place, and drink tea and did become a separate art of the tea ceremony.
Chinese prefer other drinks tea, even in the summer: it not only quenches thirst but also enhances immunity.
Tea Ceremony in China - a bit of history
appearance of tea belong to one of the major figures of Chinese mythology, the divine progenitor of all Chinese people, Shen Nun, whose name in Chinese means "Divine tiller."It is this character taught people to plow the land to grow cereals, as well as medicinal and other useful plants.
Tradition says that Shen Nong was a bull's head and a human body, at the same time he had a belly of transparent jade.Shen Nong helped people heal illnesses, and this wandering the country in search of medicinal plants, separating them from common toxic.The effect of the herbal healer found check for yourself.He watched the influence of eaten plants or fruit on the body through its transparent belly.It is said that he once tried a new, unfamiliar plant, and as a result received a severe poisoning.When he got really bad, he lay under a bush a stranger.Suddenly, from the leaves of the bush dewdrop rolled.Swallowing a drop of this, the doctor felt a surge of strength and pleasant vigor throughout the body.
Since then, Shen Nong everywhere carried the leaves of this plant, using them as an antidote.So it was that he taught all the Chinese people drink tea as a medicine.
In ancient times, tea was a drink for the rich people.No one knows exactly when he moved into the everyday drink.At the same time in the 1st century BC, tea was widely distributed, and it was possible to buy on the market.And with the 618 on the 907 years began to develop the Chinese tea ceremony and were first described the tea traditions of China.
Over time, the Silk Road tea penetrated into Russia.The literature reports that tea as a gift to Russian Cossacks presented to the king in 1567.It's really the Russians were able to evaluate the sweet drink in the 19th century.It was then formed Russian tea ceremony.In Moscow we learned to brew tea in the world famous Russian samovar.
China tea ceremony is a ritual where when brewed beverage observed a certain order.The main aim of this action is to reveal the taste and flavor of tea, and then rush out of place.Chinese tea ceremony means calmness and tranquility.The special atmosphere help to create fancy objects tea utensils, crockery elegant small size and nice soft music - thanks to all these factors, it is possible to enjoy a well-known all over the world an unforgettable aroma of fragrant tea beverage and a long finish.
Features tea ritual in Chinese
Tea Ceremony in China called gungfu-cha: Gung - the highest art, and ca - of course, tea.The Chinese attach particular importance to the ritual.They have this skill, to learn that not everyone can.
Chinese ritual of tea drinking is considered one of the most mysterious and enigmatic in the world.Perhaps this is due to the fact that the Chinese believe tea is not just a drink.For them, tea is a wise plants that are given to transfer the energy of life.To get this energy there are certain conditions which are summarized in the rules of the tea ceremony.
Specific requirements for water
Choosing water, which will make tea, is crucial.It must necessarily be from a clean source.The most suitable is the one that has a sweet flavor and soft texture.
When preparing tea is important to boil water.It is not necessary to bring to a rolling boil, in fact because of it leaves it own energy.They say that the water is considered a boiling tea to a desired state, as soon as bubbles appear in it - to not allow rapid boil.
Sound of Music
Traditionally, before the ceremony a man must be cleansed, to reach a state of inner harmony and peace.That is why it is held in a beautiful room and the sounds of soft music often mesmerizing and mystical.For best effect, the master of the tea ceremony prefers to use the sounds of nature.It promotes human diving into the depths of his soul and helps to better merge with nature.
What they say in the tea ceremony?
During the tea ritual has traditionally been spoken about the tea.In addition, an important element of the ceremony is a demonstration of respect for the divinity tea and talk about it.Often, the master put his statue or picture next to the tea utensils.
internal state gathered
By all canons of ritual takes place in an atmosphere of good and harmony.During the tea party is not accepted to talk loudly, waving his arms or making noise.Feel Enjoy a drink and true happiness helps complete concentration.
way, the tea ceremony in China involves 2 to 6 people.It is in this case, you can achieve an amazing atmosphere, called in the tradition of a touch souls.
Interior tea ceremony
Everyone seated on straw mats, postelennuyu on the floor.Some guests laid out soft pillows pleasant warm colors.In the middle of a table set for tea, called shepherds, a height of about 10 cm. It is similar to a box of wood.It has special holes where the remains poured tea, because in China the excess water is talking about abundance.
when all the basic principles of tea, there comes a solemn moment of the tea party.
So, the Chinese tea drinking
unfolds before guests set for tea ceremony.Dishes include: teapot brewing vessel - high-cha, tea box, called cha-he and a couple of tea.All dishes for the tea ceremony is to be performed in the same style and do not detract from their appearance wonderful drink.
First dry tea brew master to sleep in Cha-heh - a special porcelain box that is designed to study the structure of tea and breathing in his smell.All participants slowly turn it over each other and inhale the aroma.This ritual has another meaning - during transmission cha-heh present converge together.
The wizard gongfu cha brew tea.First poured boiling water flooded - so wash off the dust from the tea.But with the next ceremony of pouring each guest enjoys a miraculous drink.
front of each participant is a couple of tea on a tray.These are two cups, one of which is high and narrow (vensyabey) designed for odor and wide and low (chabey) - to enjoy the color and flavor of tea.The high second cup is poured water, after she had been in teapot for about 30 seconds.Vensyabey just fill ¾ full and immediately cover a broad cup.Through time, the top cup is removed and by bringing the bottom to the nose, inhale the wonderful aroma of the resulting tea.It is important to concentrate and to merge with the energy of tea.Tea is drunk slowly, focusing on the sensations.
poured tea as long as the drink keeps the color and flavor.With each new filling tea receives other shades of smell and taste.
As a result, the tea ceremony gives serenity, peace of mind and helps to forget about the hustle and bustle of our lives.
Tea Ceremony in England
UK is one of the world leaders in the consumption of tea per person.Tea Time for the British - is not just a habit, a ritual with its established traditions.He emerged from the peculiar to the English tea Five-o-clock Tea.
set Traditional tea ceremony the British - a white or blue tablecloth without pictures, a vase of white flowers alive.Tea pair teapot with tea, milk jug, jug with milk, tea strainer and stand for it.In addition, the need sugar bowl (preferably with white and brown sugar), tea spoon, fork and knife, napkins to match the tablecloth.
necessarily for tea snacks - these are different versions of the English baking.Traditionally, guests can choose between 5-10 teas, which are mandatory Lapsang Souchong, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, Assam, and various tea blends.
By the way, another important element serving - or a woolen quilt cheholchik on tea (tea-cosy).
tea ceremony in England, has a secret.When brewing tea is taken into account that in cups boiling water it will not be diluted.This means that when brewed into tea brew is put on the assumption that 1 person has 1 teaspoon of tea.In the case where use teapot large, consider adding another 1 spoonful at all.
then 3-5 minutes the tea is brewed, bottled and his guests.Immediately after this you need to pour into the kettle of boiling water from the pitcher (feature tea ceremony - recasting welding) and cover it with tea-cosy to save temperature.By the end of drinking the first cup and the second casting time to brew.Tea can be filled again, but each time the quality of the drink will get worse.
traditionally drink tea with milk, topped with hot milk to tea, and not vice versa.
Russian tea tradition
tea ceremony in Moscow - is a completely different tradition, very different from the rituals established in the homeland of the drink.It is said that the Japanese enjoy tea at the tea party utensils, details of the ceremony, his inner world.Tea Ceremony in China - enjoy the taste and aroma of tea, English - valuable by the fact of compliance traditions, entourage, pastries.And the Russians have the most important thing - it is collected by the company near the Russian samovar.Valuable communication among all gathered.
Moscow initially drank black tea.Hot water is heated in a samovar, teapot and put on top.Welding is stronger than tea, which eventually drink.The cup is poured the tea leaves, and after - the boiling water from the samovar.
on the table for tea always offered pastries,
lemon, sugar, jam and honey.The last bit of sugar to eat more often to tea or spread on bread.Often served in a cup "Tea pair" - the saucer.It poured the hot tea from a cup and drink.
Whatever the tea traditions of different peoples, throughout the drink is valued for taste, delicate aroma and unusual properties.
