First, the origin of tea culture
China has the habit of drinking tea since ancient times, and tea is a traditional drink in China. It is said that the tea culture in China can be traced back to the Zhou Dynasty thousands of years ago. According to "Zhou Li", "The original hook pot was for livestock to drink, which was also good for them. If you get it, you will be polite, and if you get it, you will be sincere. " During the Zhou Dynasty, people began to cook tea to worship the ancestral temple.
In the Tang Dynasty, the status of tea was by going up one flight of stairs. The cultural and artistic level of the Tang Dynasty was very high, and it also made indelible achievements in many aspects. Tea culture is a part of Tang culture, and tea art began to have a clear understanding in this period. There are many poems praising tea in the Tang Dynasty, such as Lu Yu's Tea Classic and Bai Juyi's Porcelain-Watching Bullfighting Fu. Their works carry forward and develop tea culture.
In the Song Dynasty, tea culture spread more widely. As the Song Dynasty is a country that has just recovered from the war and further developed commercial trade, the sales channels of tea are more developed, and various tea sets have been more widely spread and promoted. In addition to the natural relationship between tea and culture, the cultivation and production technology of tea has been developed and updated for hundreds of years, creating some unique varieties, from which many tea-making methods and cultures have been extracted.
Second, the development of tea culture.
After the Song Dynasty, tea culture continued to grow and develop, which can be divided into the following four stages:
1. Early period: Literati in Tang Dynasty admired tea culture, which prevailed in capitals, temples and elegant banquets.
2. Development stage: During the Song Dynasty, tea culture spread among the people and was widely spread in the north and south.
3. heyday: During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Lingnan tea culture rose rapidly, symbolizing local culture and local cultural self-confidence. During this period, the southern tea culture prevailed, which was the golden age of tea culture development in China.
4. Modern stage: Tea culture has developed more extensively and deeply in modern society. With commercialization as the leading factor and the intervention of media such as advertisements and TV plays, tea culture has been continuously extended and further spread to the world.
Third, the significance of tea culture
Tea culture is not only a traditional culture, but also a symbol of spirit and thought. It carries the cultural traditions of China people and endows the lifestyle of China people with charm and brilliance. In addition, tea culture also has the following significance:
1. Inherit and spread China culture. Tea culture bears the elements of China's history and culture, and shows the unique spiritual system and wisdom of this country. The inheritance and development of tea culture can not only promote China culture, but also enlighten the development of China culture in the new era.
2. Improve cultural self-confidence. Tea culture, with its profound cultural background and extensive connotation, provides a symbol and incarnation for China people, encourages people to think and explore the core of China spirit more seriously, and enhances their confidence in China culture.
3. Promote the development of tea economy. As a cultural phenomenon, tea culture has also become an important economic industry in China. Tea industry is of great economic significance to China's agricultural and economic development, which can provide employment and increase economic income.
In a word, tea culture plays an important role in the history, culture and social life of China. Tea culture is not only a food culture, but also a representative of traditional culture and values, and an important carrier of China's culture and thoughts. The spread and development of tea culture is not only helpful to carry forward the spiritual culture of the Chinese nation, but also of great significance to promote China's economic, cultural and social development.