First, the development history of tea
The origin of tea can be traced back to the Tang Dynasty in China, and many legends tell the origin of tea. One of the famous legends is about the discovery of tea trees by Emperor Shennong. It is said that when Emperor Shennong was waiting to go to the south, he saw an unknown bird flying over and landing on a tea tree. The bird seems to be very energetic when eating. When Emperor Shennong saw something flying towards the birds, he personally picked the leaves from the trees, washed them and soaked them in water, hence the name tea. At that time, tea was not only used as a drink, but also used for etiquette and medication.
Tea has gradually evolved in China, and now it has become a part of China culture and traditional culture. In China, the production and consumption of tea has always been a huge industry, and tea culture has deeply influenced and shaped the lifestyle of generations of China people.
With the coming of the era of unification and separatism in Qin and Han Dynasties, tea culture is developing day by day, which makes tea an important part of China culture. During the famous Three Kingdoms period, such as Liu Bei and Zhang Fei, the army picked tea to treat diseases. After the bumper harvest of grains in Han Dynasty, people's living standards gradually improved, and teahouses and teahouses also appeared, which were widely used in Sui and Tang Dynasties.
Second, different kinds of tea and their effects
Tea can be divided into green tea, black tea, oolong tea and other different types, and different types of tea have their own unique fragrance and nutrients. Green tea and black tea are the two most common teas, which are produced in China and India respectively, and are very popular all over the world. The nutritional components of tea include aromatic substances, caffeine, tea polyphenols and chlorophyll.
Green tea is a kind of tea that has not been fermented, so it is rich in tea polyphenols and chlorophyll. Green tea leaves are tender, light green in color, light in taste and fragrant. The effects of green tea include anti-oxidation, improving immune function and anti-cancer. Drinking green tea for a long time helps to reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular diseases, and also helps to reduce gastrointestinal problems such as bloating.
Black tea is a kind of completely fermented tea, which is reddish brown in color and rich in flavor. The caffeine content of black tea is much higher than that of green tea and white tea, but it also contains nutrients such as tea polyphenols. Black tea, like black tea, is helpful to the cardiovascular system, and also helps to strengthen the body, enhance awareness, and improve energy and efficiency.
Oolong tea, on the other hand, belongs to semi-fermented tea, which is between green tea and black tea. It has a soft taste and more diverse medicinal effects. In addition, Pu 'er tea is also a unique tea, which is unique because it has been fermented for a long time (even several years). Pu 'er tea can help digestion, relieve stress and adjust the balance of microorganisms in the body. This is a very popular tea.
Third, the status of tea in different cultures.
Tea plays an important role in China and other East Asian cultures. In China tea culture, tea is regarded as a form to reconcile the relationship between people and the environment, as well as a social media and a way to express feelings. Tea ceremony is regarded as an art and culture, which shows the rich and precious history of tea culture in China, and tea has become an important element of China culture.
In Japan, tea ceremony, also known as "tea ceremony", is a unique economic, social and cultural component. The use details and decorations of tea ceremony and tea set have also formed unique cultural characteristics. Tea ceremony and Millennium Google have gradually become one of the important elements of Japanese culture.
Tea is becoming more and more popular in western culture. When drinking tea, people not only enjoy the fragrance of tea, but also appreciate the design, workmanship and beauty of tea trays, teapots and teacups, which bring new meanings to tea culture. Tea culture is also quite popular in the west. Some details of tea culture, such as tea ceremony and tea set, which originally belonged to China and East Asian cultures, were absorbed into western culture and played an important role in promoting and developing.
conclusion
The development of tea in eastern and western cultures is an interesting historical and realistic story, which has played an irreplaceable role in the historical process. Tea is an indispensable drink and cultural carrier in people's lives, and it should also be valued and respected by people all over the world. This ancient drink will always be welcomed and liked by people because of its health and proper personality. The culture and substance of tea bear the connection between people and the harmony of culture, and its development is a topic worthy of our consideration.