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英语聊天话题：畅谈中国文化第26章 喝茶的时尚The Fashion of Tea-Drinking A: There are a lot of Chinese expressions that link tea with food. For example, “firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar and tea are the seven daily necessities.” B: The purpose of tea and food is totally different though. People eat to fill their stomach. But, tea-drinking can help a person achieve an elevated state of mind. Tea-drinking is said to have originated with the advent of Buddhism. Monks drank tea to keep themselves awake and help their concentration. Ordinary people were tempted by the tranquility of the monasteries and bega