1. Chinese Tea The ingredients of Chinese Daily Life
2. What is Chinese Tea? Contained of tea leaves that has been process Many types for example ; black tea, wu long tea and green tea Made from tender teas leaves pick from early spring. Every tree has its own characteristics
3. More about Chinese tea It contains caffeine, pigmentation, aromatic oils, vitamins, minerals and proteins. There are two ways Chinese enjoy tea ; drinking and tasting.
4. Chinese tea drinking and tasting Weaker tea is for drinking ; stronger tea is for tasting Tasting 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
5. Origin of Chinese Tea About 5000 years ago According 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
6. Importance of Chinese Tea Cultural meaning; represent China Represent family time, festival Use as medicine Very important that every household must have one ceremonies
7. Why do Chinese people drink tea ? For good health and for pleasure Tradition Refreshing them selves and digestion As a medicine or for cooking For tasting
8. Where do Chinese people drink tea ? At home or work At important festival such as mid autumn festival Anywhere to celebrate with family and friends At restaurants Anywhere
