The Chinese Art of Tea

The Chinese Art of Tea
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 231
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ISBN-10 : 9781000292817
ISBN-13 : 1000292819
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Book Synopsis The Chinese Art of Tea by : John Blofeld

Download or read book The Chinese Art of Tea written by John Blofeld and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2022-10-30 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1985, The Chinese Art of Tea is an exploration into the history of tea and the Chinese art of tea, known as ch’a-shu. The book begins by delving into the history and legends surrounding tea before moving on to a study of the Emperor Hui Tsung’s treatise on tea and approaches to tea during the Ming Dynasty. It discusses tea gardens, teahouses, the relationship between tea and ceramics, and the connection between tea and health. The book also features a detailed manual for practising the art of drinking tea, including advice for choosing tea, buying tea, different types of infusion and drinking vessels, and the attitude required for obtaining the fullest satisfaction from tea. The Chinese Art of Tea is ideal for anyone with an interest in the history and art of drinking tea, and the social and cultural history of China.


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