中英茶文化对比专用课件.pptVIP

The Comparison of Tea Culture Between China and Britain Class 4 Lecturer: The Origins and Development of Tea The origins 2700 years ago, the ancient time of the Holy Farmer In ancient times. In the Western Han Period In the three Kingdoms Period In Britain It came late until Stuart Dynasty.(1603-1713) The long process of the change from East to West. In 1800, the tea was instead of the main drinking coffee. Functions In China: In Britain: From the 17th century, the habit of drinking tea has formed to British people. The formal “ low tea”. The formal “ British Black Tea Culture”. Who drinks it? In China: a group of high-level scholars common people In Britain: the priority classes the rich gentlemen the beauty in high classes Differences of Cultural Connotation China Britain Tea Culture in China “开门七件事，茶米油盐酱醋茶” Chinese Economic Foundation Traditional cultivation culture Everything is related to nature. Green and natural feeling The shape, colour and smell of the tea put you into nature and make you feel comfortable and happy. Chinese Cultural Background Chinese philosophical thoughts are deep-rooted in traditonal cultivation culture. (Confucianism, harmony between man and nature) Refined scholars love tea. Tea: a symbol of not seeking fame and wealth, of tranquility, of recovering to the simple and coming to the nature. Tea Culture in Britain 下午四点，世界一瞬为茶停” British Economic Foundation Industrial civilization Try to find out the arcanum from nature and master it, then promote the economic and social development. British Cultural Background The core value of the Western courntries: Individualism. Tea culture starting from noble class, a little bit recherche, complicated manners. The host will make elaborate tea and dessert, wearing fine clothes, to show their taste, respect,