The Ancient Traditions of Chinese Tea Drinking

Throughout the world Chinese tea has gained its renown because of its medical use. Tea was said to originate from the ancient China. Dating back from 2737 BC story told about Legendary Emperor Shen Nong who for hygienic purposes always had its drinking water boiled.

The legend says that when Emperor Shen Nong stopped by to rest after a long way journey. His servants were boiling the water for Him and for everyone to drink, when some dried leaves from a bush nearby, fell into the container of boiled water. Being a herbalist and a scientist of his time, the Emperor tasted the water and discovered that it was delightfully good to the taste. From there drinking Chinese Tea became a culture among Chinese people.

Chinese Tea was used only as a medicinal beverage, from that time. But in 300 A.D. it became a daily drink. Being widely produced today, toxins from the body is known to be purged out by tea. In fact, nicotine is discharged from the body quickly with tea, which is good for smokers. Also, tea helps in digestion, that is why many Chinese people, after their meals, drink tea. The effect of drinking tea is refreshing and a tonic to the body.

Furthermore, drinking tea has been a significant part of the culture of China not only for its health benefits, but an avenue to cultivate the family values of Chinese people. Serving a cup of Chinese tea, younger generation shows respect to their elders. And by inviting and paying for their tea drinking in restaurants.

A son or a daughter serves tea to their parents at home to sincerely apologize whenever they grieved their parents. In restaurants, tea drinking with the whole family is an important family gathering because it shows a wonderful picture of the family values of Chinese.

Tea drinking also imparts an important social value shown during wedding ceremonies. The groom and the bride shall serve a tea in front of their parents as a way of manifesting their gratitude. The parents then express their response by drinking a minute portion of the served tea. The couple would also served tea to all family members both from the groom's relatives and bride's relatives. The Chinese tea ceremony during the wedding will serve as an avenue for both parties to meet. If there be anyone who refuses to drink it signifies that he does not approve the wedding.

From the small unit, the family and to the large community in the society, drinking Chinese Tea has been a treasured tradition that shows a remarkable social values of the Chinese families from the ancient days until today.

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