It was from China to the western countries that the art of the tea ceremony came. What is the meaning of Kung Fu Cha, the real Chinese tea ceremony, which still remains mysterious and incomprehensible to many?
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Perhaps in no country in the world have they paid so much attention to the ceremony of drinking tea as in China, which taught the whole world to drink tea consciously. The traditional Chinese tea ceremony is the quintessence of philosophy and traditions, the heritage of centuries-old oriental wisdom.
- One of the most important ideological elements of the tea ceremony is a manifestation of respect for the ancestors. Chinese traditional society with great reverence belongs to the older generation, so at any tea ceremony, you should pay respect to the elders by offering them a drink first. During the tea ceremony, a strict hierarchy of age and social status is respected.
- Another meaning of the tea ceremony is the opportunity to unite the family. Indeed, well-brewed tea is able to gather around the whole family, each member of which will enjoy the exquisite taste of the drink. Tea drinking is the most important part of family gatherings in China, such ceremonies confirm the preservation of family values in the traditional Chinese way of life.
- In addition, tea in China carries the meaning of apology and gratitude. If you want to really express sincere gratitude, take a good seasoned tea, and then present it as a gift to the right person. Pouring tea to someone, you show repentance, humility, it is a symbol of a certain apology and reconciliation.
- Big traditional weddings are not complete without a tea ceremony. With the help of tea, the families of the bride and groom get to know each other, tea reconciles them with each other, each member of the family gets his cup of tea, and consent to tea symbolizes consent to the marriage of the bride and groom.
A real Kung Fu Cha tea ceremony lasts at least an hour, and sometimes about two hours. During the ceremony, you can not be distracted by the outside world in order to fully enjoy the contemplative atmosphere of the ceremony and the tea aroma. In order that bodily discomfort does not interfere with enjoying tea, experienced masters do not recommend burdening the body with plentiful food before the ceremony. However, drinking tea on an empty stomach is also not recommended. A light dinner is enough.
At the end of the tea ceremony, you will feel deep calm, tune in to a philosophical mood, relieve tension, get truly unforgettable impressions and emotions.