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What is the significance of tea in Chinese culture?
Deeply connected to Chinese history, religion, and daily life; more than just a drink, it's a cultural experience.
What role did Buddhist monks play in tea culture?
They introduced tea to China, linking it to spiritual practices and meditation.
What is the significance of Emperor Shennong in tea culture?
Legend says he discovered tea, making it a gift from the gods.
What is the significance of tea in traditional Chinese medicine?
Believed to have numerous health benefits.
What does offering tea signify in China?
A sign of hospitality, a common way to show respect and welcome guests.
What is the main focus of the Gongfu tea ceremony?
The aesthetics and appreciation of tea, blending art and tradition.
What is the primary goal of fengshui?
To optimize the flow of qi for balance and harmony.
What is the historical use of fengshui?
Used to design buildings, cities, and gravesites in ancient China.
How is fengshui used in modern times?
To improve energy in homes and offices.
What are the benefits of good fengshui?
Improved health, enhanced relationships, increased productivity, improved financial success, and a greater sense of balance and harmony.
What is an example of good fengshui in architecture?
The Forbidden City (Beijing) and the Temple of Heaven (Beijing).
How does fengshui relate to other Chinese practices?
Practiced with acupuncture, herbal medicine, and tai chi.
What is the meaning of 'Gongfu Cha'?
Chinese tea ceremony, a formal ritual focusing on the aesthetics and appreciation of tea.
What is the meaning of 'Qi'?
Energy flow, a fundamental concept in Fengshui.
What is the meaning of 'Fengshui'?
Traditional Chinese practice using qi to create balance and harmony in an environment.
What is the meaning of 'Medicinal Drink'?
The initial use of tea in the Han Dynasty.
What is the meaning of 'Social Beverage'?
Tea became a popular social beverage in the Tang Dynasty.
What is the meaning of 'Art Form'?
Tea appreciation evolved into an art form in the Song Dynasty.
What is 'Rinse' in Gongfu Cha?
The first step in Gongfu Cha, cleaning tea leaves and warming utensils with hot water.
What is 'Brew' in Gongfu Cha?
Using hot water and the right amount of tea leaves to make tea.
What is 'Pour' in Gongfu Cha?
Serving the tea in small cups during the Gongfu Cha.
What is 'Appreciate' in Gongfu Cha?
Focusing on the tea's appearance, aroma, flavor, and texture during the Gongfu Cha.
What is 'Green Tea'?
Most popular tea, known for its delicate flavor and health benefits.
What is 'Oolong Tea'?
Partially fermented tea, with a complex flavor and aroma.
What is 'Black Tea (Red Tea)'?
Fully fermented tea, with a strong, robust flavor.