Tea is ‘a healthy remedy, an enjoyment of daily life.’Tea is also something gradually cherished.Tasting tea is like understanding a person; a person’s character is like the quality of tea.
“Tasting tea is like understanding people.” Choose an elegant, leisurely, serene, and rich environment, brew a good cup of tea, and immerse yourself in such surroundings. With a calm and relaxed state of mind, savor the tea, and let the faint aroma guide you to reflect on life and appreciate the days. When drinking tea alone, the purpose is not merely to quench thirst, but to appreciate its color, fragrance, and taste, to understand its bitterness, sweetness, and richness, and to perceive its subtlety, elegance, and harmony.
Through self-reflection and insight, one discerns the true essence of tea, comprehends the myriad flavors of life, and reaches a state of harmony with heaven, earth, and humanity. Quietly take a sip, let it swirl on your tongue, and gradually swallow; you will sense a slight bitterness. Although different teas have different flavors, a hint of bitterness is always present.
Take another sip, let it linger on your teeth, and feel its smoothness. As you continue tasting gradually, you will notice a sweetness underlying the bitterness. Yes! This is the truth of tea, a reflection of life. Tea can purify the mind and bring tranquility; purification allows you to let go of trivial frustrations, and tranquility fosters wisdom, helping you learn to let go of doubts and concerns in daily life.
In people’s minds, tea is a pure substance. Offering a cup of tea to Buddha or in memory of ancestors is naturally the best way to express infinite respect.”A person’s character is like the quality of tea.” One hopes to be as pure as tea and respected by others. Tea also symbolizes steadfastness in love and the flourishing growth of tea plants carries the symbolism of many descendants. In some localities and among certain ethnic groups, tea is deeply embedded in wedding customs, so the entire marriage ceremony is often referred to as “Three Teas and Six Rites.” The three teas refer to the tea offered during the engagement, the wedding ceremony, and the union after the wedding night. In some customs, the three teas include tea made during matchmaking, meeting for marriage introduction, and before the wedding night. All of these are ways common people express their sincerest wishes through tea and are an important reason why tea is cherished in China.”Tasting tea is like evaluating a person; a person’s character is like the quality of tea.””Tasting tea is like evaluating a person; a person’s character is like the quality of tea.” I know there is a much deeper meaning here; what I have shared above are just my novice reflections as a learner of tea, which are shallow and limited. However, one thing is certain: tea is truly a treasure. Perhaps you and I are just ordinary Chinese people, and if so, it doesn’t matter—take some time each day to brew a cup of tea, savor its taste, and enjoy life!People have countless facets, tea has a thousand faces.People have countless facets, and tea has a thousand faces. Tea can be categorized, and so can people; this is determined by quality, an unchangeable reality. Truly good tea can withstand the test of boiling water, and truly good people can endure the trials of life, remaining clear-eyed and maintaining their innate nature.Tea in a cup floats, spreads its aroma in the air, and at first glance seems simple and straightforward. To discern its quality, one must taste it carefully. As Sanmao said about tea, “The first sip is bitter like life, the second sweet like love, the third mellow like a gentle breeze.” If this standard is used to measure a person, how could their flavor ever be limited to just three tastes?
Thinking of Tea, Contemplating TeaWhile savoring tea, one thinks of tea, contemplates tea. Tea does not seek the richness of wine, nor is it content with the plainness of water. It lives in harmony with the world, maintaining its subtle fragrance and inherent sweetness from beginning to end. If one could live like tea, perhaps that would be perfection.Tasting Tea is Like Making FriendsTasting tea is like making friends; only by gradually savoring it can one appreciate its subtle fragrance and the sincerity of friendship.
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