Articles of category "Tea Culture"

Depending on the country with its unique customs and rites, tea traditions usually vary greatly from one country to the other or even from location to location within the same country. In addition, the art of brewing, serving and consuming tea is closely related to the occasion for which the tea is prepared and the person brewing it. The best developed is the art of tea drinking in China, Japan, Korea, India, Taiwan and Britain among others. It's easy to see that tea traditions are an integral part of cultural life in many countries worldwide.

Because tea was seen as one of seven daily necessities in ancient China, the other six being vinegar, soy sauce, salt, oil, rice and firewood, tea drinking enjoyed great success within the country. The Chinese tea culture differs greatly from that of Europe, Japan or Britain in the occasions for which tea is enjoyed, preparation methods and tasting methods. Except for being a popular drink, Chinese tea is also widely used in cooking and herbal medicine.