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Tea And Chinese Culture
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Author : Ling Wang
language : en
Publisher: LONG RIVER PRESS
Release Date : 2005
Tea And Chinese Culture written by Ling Wang and has been published by LONG RIVER PRESS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Art categories.
Full-color introduction to all facets of tea culture in China, from early history to date.
Chinese Tea Culture
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Author : Ling Wang
language : en
Publisher: Pelanduk Publications
Release Date : 2001
Chinese Tea Culture written by Ling Wang and has been published by Pelanduk Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with China categories.
Tea is indispensable in Chinese life, not simply a drink, but a respository of culture, representing the philosophy, aesthetic views, and way of life of the Chinese people. This book presents the richness of Chinese tea and tea culture, covering the origin of tea and its history, methods and customs of drinking tea, and tea-drinking-vessels. It explains the Chinese tea ceremony in depth and introduces teahouse culture, legends about tea, and the literature and art closely connected with tea.
The Rise Of Tea Culture In China
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Author : Bret Hinsch
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2015-11-12
The Rise Of Tea Culture In China written by Bret Hinsch and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-12 with History categories.
This distinctive and enlightening book explores the invention and development of tea drinking in China, using tea culture to explore the profound question of how Chinese have traditionally expressed individuality. Western stereotypes portray a culture that values conformity and denigrates the individual, but Bret Hinsch convincingly explodes this facile myth. He argues that although Chinese embrace a communitarian ethos and assume that the individual can only thrive within a healthy community, they have also long respected people with unique traits and superior achievements. Hinsch traces how emperors, scholars, poets, and merchants all used tea connoisseurship to publicly demonstrate superior discernment, gaining admiration by displaying individuality. Acknowledging central differences with Western norms, Hinsch shows how personal distinction nevertheless constitutes an important aspect of Chinese society. By linking tea to individualism, his deeply researched book makes an original and influential contribution to the history of Chinese culture.
Tea Culture History Traditions Celebrations Recipes More
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Author : Beverly Dubrin
language : en
Publisher: Charlesbridge
Release Date : 2012-02-01
Tea Culture History Traditions Celebrations Recipes More written by Beverly Dubrin and has been published by Charlesbridge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-02-01 with Cooking categories.
Pour a cup, open the covers....this is your cup of tea! Tea for two, tea for three...tea for more! Hot or cold, sweetened or black, alcoholic or herbal, caffeinated or decaf: the drink may be ancient, but tea culture is trendy. More and more people are discovering the elegance, versatility, downright good taste, and even the health benefits of this delicious beverage. And they want to find out even more: the different flavors, the best methods of preparation, and the fun ways to enjoy a cup at home, with others at a party, shower, or any other special occasion.
Japanese Tea Culture
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Author : Morgan Pitelka
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-16
Japanese Tea Culture written by Morgan Pitelka and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-16 with Social Science categories.
From its origins as a distinct set of ritualised practices in the sixteenth century to its international expansion in the twentieth, tea culture has had a major impact on artistic production, connoisseurship, etiquette, food, design and more recently, on notions of Japaneseness. The authors dispel the myths around the development of tea practice, dispute the fiction of the dominance of aesthetics over politics in tea, and demonstrate that writing history has always been an integral part of tea culture.
Tea In China
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Author : James A. Benn
language : en
Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
Release Date : 2015-04-23
Tea In China written by James A. Benn and has been published by Hong Kong University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-23 with History categories.
Tea in China explores the contours of religious and cultural transformation in traditional China from the point of view of an everyday commodity and popular beverage. The work traces the development of tea drinking from its mythical origins to the nineteenth century and examines the changes in aesthetics, ritual, science, health, and knowledge that tea brought with it. The shift in drinking habits that occurred in late medieval China cannot be understood without an appreciation of the fact that Buddhist monks were responsible for not only changing people's attitudes toward the intoxicating substance, but also the proliferation of tea drinking. Monks had enjoyed a long association with tea in South China, but it was not until Lu Yu's compilation of the Chajing (The Classic of Tea) and the spread of tea drinking by itinerant Chan monastics that tea culture became popular throughout the empire and beyond. Tea was important for maintaining long periods of meditation; it also provided inspiration for poets and profoundly affected the ways in which ideas were exchanged. Prior to the eighth century, the aristocratic drinking party had excluded monks from participating in elite culture. Over cups of tea, however, monks and literati could meet on equal footing and share in the same aesthetic values. Monks and scholars thus found common ground in the popular stimulant—one with few side effects that was easily obtainable and provided inspiration and energy for composing poetry and meditating. In addition, rituals associated with tea drinking were developed in Chan monasteries, aiding in the transformation of China's sacred landscape at the popular and elite level. Pilgrimages to monasteries that grew their own tea were essential in the spread of tea culture, and some monasteries owned vast tea plantations. By the end of the ninth century, tea was a vital component in the Chinese economy and in everyday life. Tea in China transcends the boundaries of religious studies and cultural history as it draws on a broad range of materials—poetry, histories, liturgical texts, monastic regulations—many translated or analyzed for the first time. The book will be of interest to scholars of East Asia and all those concerned with the religious dimensions of commodity culture in the premodern world.
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Author : 王玲
language : en
Publisher: Beijing : Foreign Languages Press
Release Date : 2000
written by 王玲 and has been published by Beijing : Foreign Languages Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Social Science categories.
BACK IN STOCK! This book relates the rich story of Chinese tea and tea culture in terms of the origin of tea, its history, the methods and customs of drinking tea and tea drinking vessels. It explains the Chinese tea ceremony in depth and introduces the colourful teahouse culture, along with legends, literature and art closely connected with tea.
The Story Of Tea
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Author : Mary Lou Heiss
language : en
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Release Date : 2011-03-23
The Story Of Tea written by Mary Lou Heiss and has been published by Ten Speed Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-23 with Cooking categories.
Whether it's a delicate green tea or a bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a complex brew of art and industry, tradition and revolution, East and West. In this sweeping tour through the world of tea, veteran tea traders Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss chronicle tea's influence across the globe and provide a complete reference for choosing, drinking, and enjoying this beverage. The Story of Tea begins with a journey along the tea trail, from the lush forests of China, where tea cultivation first flourished, to the Buddhist temples of Japan, to the vast tea gardens of India, and beyond. Offering an insider's view of all aspects of tea trade, the Heisses examine Camellia sinensis, the tea bush, and show how subtle differences in territory and production contribute to the diversity of color, flavor, and quality in brewed tea. They profile more than thirty essential tea varietals, provide an in depth guide to tasting and brewing, and survey the customs and crafts associated with tea. Sharing the latest research, they discuss tea's health benefits and developments in organic production and fair trade practices. Finally, they present ten sweet and savory recipes, including Savory Chinese Marbled Eggs and Green Tea Pot de Crâme, and resources for purchasing fine tea. Vividly illustrated throughout, The Story of Tea is an engrossing tribute to the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf that has sustained and inspired people for more than two thousand years.
Chinese Tea
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Author : Tong Liu
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2012-03-09
Chinese Tea written by Tong Liu and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-03-09 with Business & Economics categories.
An illustrated introduction to the ancient culture of tea in China and its popularisation around the world.
Cultivating Femininity
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Author : Rebecca Corbett
language : en
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Release Date : 2018-03-31
Cultivating Femininity written by Rebecca Corbett and has been published by University of Hawaii Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-03-31 with History categories.
The overwhelming majority of tea practitioners in contemporary Japan are women, but there has been little discussion on their historical role in tea culture (chanoyu). In Cultivating Femininity, Rebecca Corbett writes women back into this history and shows how tea practice for women was understood, articulated, and promoted in the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods. Viewing chanoyu from the lens of feminist and gender theory, she sheds new light on tea’s undeniable influence on the formation of modern understandings of femininity in Japan. Corbett overturns the iemoto tea school’s carefully constructed orthodox narrative by employing underused primary sources and closely examining existing tea histories. She incorporates Pierre Bourdieu’s theories of social and cultural capital and Norbert Elias’s “civilizing process” to explore the economic and social incentives for women taking part in chanoyu. Although the iemoto system sought to increase its control over every aspect of tea, including book production, eighteenth- and nineteenth-century popular texts aimed specifically at women evidence the spread of tea culture beyond parameters set by the schools. The expansion of chanoyu to new social groups cascaded from commoner men to elite then commoner women. Shifting the focus away from male tea masters complicates the history of tea in Japan and shows how women of different social backgrounds worked within and without traditionally accepted paradigms of tea practice. The direct socioeconomic impact of the spread of tea is ultimately revealed in subsequent advances in women’s labor opportunities and an increase in female social mobility. Through their participation in chanoyu, commoner women were able to blur and lessen the status gap between themselves and women of aristocratic and samurai status. Cultivating Femininity offers a new perspective on the prevalence of tea practice among women in modern Japan. It presents a fresh, much-needed approach, one that will be appreciated by students and scholars of Japanese history, gender, and culture, as well as by tea practitioners. An electronic version of this book is freely available thanks to the support of libraries working with Knowledge Unlatched, a collaborative initiative designed to make high-quality books open access for the public good. The open-access version of this book is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0), which means that the work may be freely downloaded and shared for non-commercial purposes, provided credit is given to the author. Derivative works and commercial uses require permission from the publisher.