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Tea became a drink of the religious classes in Japan when Japanese priests and envoys, sent to China to learn about its culture, brought tea to Japan. Ancient recordings indicate the first batch of tea seeds were brought by a priest named Saichō (最澄) in 805 and then by another named Kūkai (空海) in 806.
Tea culture is how tea is made and consumed, how people interact with tea, and the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking. Tea plays an important role in some countries. It is commonly consumed at social events, and many cultures have created intricate formal ceremonies for these events.
The etymology of the various words for tea reflects the history of transmission of tea drinking culture and trade from China to countries around the world. [14] Nearly all of the words for tea worldwide fall into three broad groups: te, cha and chai, present in English as tea, cha or char, and chai.
Chinese character for tea. The etymology of the various words for tea reflects the history of transmission of tea drinking culture and trade from China to countries around the world. [1] In this context, tea generally refers to the plant Camellia sinensis and/or the aromatic beverage prepared by pouring hot boiling water over the leaves.
The American tea culture [4] is a part of the history of the United States, as tea has appealed to all classes and has adapted to the customs of the United States of America. The Native peoples of North America drank various herbal teas, the most common of which was Yaupon tea, known as the "Beloved drink," "Cassina", or "White drink".
[3] [6] [1] In France, savory haute cuisine incorporating tea was also developing, as was a whole culture of the best pairings between tea and food, particularly tea and cheese. [6] [48] [1] Mariage Frères offers a wide range of tea-based dishes in its salons, both savory and sweet: marinades, vinaigrettes and sauces accompany fish and meat ...
Ever since the first wave of boba tea shops hit the U.S. in the 1990s, the popularity of the Taiwanese drink with floating tapioca balls sipped through oversized straws has been bursting ...
Chinese tea houses have a long history. It first took shape during the Tang dynasty Kaiyuan era (713–714) [14] and became common during the Song dynasty. From the Ming and Qing dynasties, tea house culture became integral to regional culture. [15] Drinking morning tea is a custom within various provinces regardless of what status or identity ...