Tea Ceremony

1. Tea Ceremony By: Marissa Bloomer

2. Inventor. • According to Chinese legend, tea was invented accidentally by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nong in 2737 B.C. Emperor Shen Nong was a scholar and herbalist, as well as a creative scientist and patron of the arts. Among other things, the emperor believed that drinking boiled water contributed to good health. By his decree, his subjects and servants had to boil their water before drinking it as a hygiene precaution. On one summer day while he was visiting a distant region, he and his entourage stopped to rest. The servants began to boil water for the skilled ruler and his subjects to drink. Dried leaves from a nearby camellia bush fell into the boiling water. The emperor was interested in the new liquid because it had a pleasing aroma in this new brew interested the emperor, so he drank the infusion and discovered that it was very refreshing and had a delightful flavor. He declared that tea gives vigor to the body, thus. That was when tea was invented, but it was considered as a medicinal beverage. It was around 300 A.D. when, tea became a daily drink. • According to http://www.chcp.org/tea.html (teas wonderful history)

3. About the tea. • Chinese tea culture refers to the methods of drinking of tea, the equipment used to make tea and the occasions in which tea is drank in China. The terms chayi "Art of Tea " and “Tea ceremony " have been used, but the term "Tea Culture” includes more than just the ceremony. • Tea culture in China disagrees from that of Europe,Britan or Japan in such things as preparation methods, tasting methods and the occasions for which it is drank. Even now, in both casual and formal Chinese occasions, tea is drank regularly. In addition to being a drink, Chinese tea is used in Traditional Chinese medicine, and in Chinese cuisine • According to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_tea_culture ( Wikipedia)

4. Why they used the tea ceremony • The evolution of the Chinese Tea Ceremony mirrors the growth and importance of tea within Chinese culture.  In the beginning, tea was cultivated and used solely as herbal medicine mostly within temples. Monks began to use tea to teach a respect for nature, humility and an overall sense of peace and calm.  In fact, the spirit of the Chinese Tea Ceremony is described as he, jing, yi, zhenwhich translates to peace, quiet, enjoyment and truth.  Monks felt they could illustrate deep philosophical concepts through tea service.  It is for that reason that the underlying philosophies of Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism blend together through the Chinese Tea Ceremony.  Over time, people recognized the health benefits of tea but also its overall enjoyment.  Tea ceremonies could be seen in memorial celebrations for both emperors and family ancestors. • From Seven Cups http://www.sevencups.com/tea-culture/tea-rituals-ceremonies/ (a tea house.)

5. When was the tea ceremony invented? • The tea ceremony was invented at 2737 B.C in china. It was accidently invented by Shen Nong, he was an emperor. Shen Nong was a scholar and herbalist, as well as a creative scientist and patron of the arts. Among other things, the emperor believed that drinking boiled water contributed to good health. So then he made Tea.

6. How Tea is used today. Lots of people drink tea when it is very cold out or just in the mood for it, most people drink hot tea in winter because when they come inside from playing in the snow, they just want to settle back and relax and tea can get them to be hot again and room temperature than being in a freezing cold outside place.

7. How do you make it? • Boil water on your oven, then when it is heated