Tea is just a leaf because it comes from nature; tea is also a taste of sweetness because it originates from life. It is not exaggerated, insisting on drinking the tea of life. It is not superficial, touching the soul through its flavor. Tea does not preach grand道理 (principles); you can more or less comprehend them yourself.

The Values of Tea

Appreciating tea values tranquility; tea affairs value harmony;

Tea friends value lightness; tea merchants value sincerity;

Tea etiquette values respect; harvesting tea values timing;

Making tea values precision; brewing tea values cleanliness;

Tea people value authenticity; tea nature values purity.

The Nature of Tea

Black tea is rich and substantial;

White tea is light and smooth;

Yellow tea is fragrant and sweet;

Green tea is fresh and pleasant;

Oolong tea is varied and changeable;

Red tea is mellow and sweet;

Floral tea is richly fragrant and beautiful.

Tea and Health Preservation

① Tea fragrance clears the senses: Brew a cup of tea, and the aroma enters the brain through the nose, instantly calming emotions. It brings joy, healing both mind and body.

② Tea flavor nourishes the skin: Different teas have their own properties and meridian归属 (attributions). Drinking and using tea properly nourishes the body, naturally making the skin glow.

③ Tea nature clears the mind: Drinking tea nurtures the heart. Through savoring tea, the body relaxes, the mind becomes peaceful,细细品味 (carefully appreciating) the true essence of health preservation.

Four Mindsets for Brewing Tea

First, the patience to wait for boiling water,

Second, the care to brew tea well,

Third, the concentration when steeping tea,

Fourth, the calmness to savor its滋味 (flavors).

Seven Taboos of Brewing Tea

One, not following the method (not knowing how to boil water and brew tea);

Two, poor utensils (improper or unclean tea ware selection);

Three, host and guest lacking elegance (lack of refinement in修养素质 (cultivation and quality));

Four, formal official礼节 (etiquette) (unavoidable official socializing);

Five,混杂 (mixed) flavors of meat and vegetables (pairings that affect tea taste);

Six, busyness and冗杂 (clutter) (too busy应付 (coping) or too distracted to savor tea);

Seven,恶趣 (poor taste) in wall and desk arrangements (disorganized tea room布置 (decor)).

Truths Tea Tells Us

Pu'er—Do not fear the passage of time. Although time is often the enemy of beauty, it can also create enduring classics with lasting fragrance;

Matcha—Behind its rich and intense aroma lies付出 (dedication) of all, even粉碎 (shattering) into pieces;

Oolong—To develop a special气质 (temperament), one must endure the寂寞 (loneliness) of静置 (stillness);

Red tea—Its steps can遍及 (reach) the globe because its heart is broad enough, with无限 (limitless)包容性 (tolerance).