First, the history and connotation of China tea culture
China tea culture originated in ancient times, which is related to the myths and legends of China. Legend has it that Shennong discovered tea when he tasted a hundred herbs, and thought it was good for his health, so he took medicine. After the Han Dynasty, people began to regard tea as a drink, and tea culture gradually took shape. In the Tang Dynasty, tea culture reached its peak, which was not only reflected in literature and art, but also influenced social life style and cultural inheritance. During the Song Dynasty, tea culture became a popular way of life, which also had an impact on politics, economy and culture. In the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties, the connotation of tea culture gradually enriched, including the development of tea sets, tea art, tea songs, tea poems, calligraphy and painting, etc., and also formed some distinctive regional tea culture. Generally speaking, China tea culture, including tea planting, processing, drinking, etiquette, literature and art, is a culture with a long history and rich cultural connotations.
Second, the spread and promotion of tea culture in China.
China tea culture is a part of China culture and an important medium for communication with the outside world. The spread and popularization of tea culture take many forms.
First of all, the spread of tea culture is centered on tea trade. Tea export is one of the main ways to spread tea culture in China. As early as the Tang Dynasty, tea was spread to Japan through the Maritime Silk Road. During the Ming Dynasty, the Dutch brought China tea to Europe and sold it as a trade commodity, making tea one of the main sources of the world tea market.
Secondly, the spread of tea culture is centered on academic exchanges. Tea culture is a traditional culture, and its inheritance and promotion need academic support. Since the Qing Dynasty, China tea culture has attracted the attention of scholars, who have conducted in-depth research and discussion on it, such as tea-making technology, tea ceremony etiquette, tea culture, economy and culture in Ming and Qing Dynasties, etc. The academic research of tea culture not only promotes tea culture, but also promotes cultural transformation and upgrading.
Third, the spread of tea culture is centered on tea tourism. Since the reform and opening up, China tea culture has been fully developed and popularized. Tea tourism is a form of tea culture promotion. China has the best tea garden and tea culture tourism resources in the world, such as Sichuan, Fujian, Anhui and other places. The tea culture tourist routes in these places are accepted by more and more tourists.
Finally, the spread of tea culture is centered on cultural exchange. Tea culture is an important part of China culture and an important carrier of Chinese civilization. China actively participates in international cultural exchanges, and it is an effective way to promote tea culture through various forms of cultural exchanges. For example, through China Cultural Center, Chinese and foreign friendship groups, exhibitions, cultural performances, etc. Publicize and popularize China tea culture to the international community.
Three. conclusion
As an important part of China culture, China tea culture has played an important role in foreign exchange and cultural communication. Tea culture is a culture with a long history and rich cultural connotation, and its inheritance and promotion need to formulate specific measures. Spreading and popularizing tea culture through tea trade, academic exchange, tea tourism, cultural exchange, etc., can better display and popularize China tea culture, enhance the self-confidence of national culture, and stimulate the fever of Chinese studies.