品饮中国茶：烹茶技艺（英文版）

Brewing and Enjoying Tea in the Countryside

The green hills, streams, a lone boat, passing clouds, spiraling smoke in the distance, the setting sun and the fragrance of tea—what more can you ask for? The tranquility of the painting Drinking Tea with Master Yuan at Qingshan Lake by Reverent Lingyi of the Tang Dynasty is most sought after by all tea lovers.

For the modern city dweller, it is not diffi cult to plan an excursion with friends to the countryside to drink tea. Wake up early on a sunny day. Pack a tea set, fi nd a scenic spot and begin brewing tea. Catch up with your friends amid the calming backdrop of lakes and mountains. The perfect way to escape life occasionally!

Preparation

❍ Pay attention to the weather forecast and pick a sunny day. Check to make sure that it is not too windy.

❍ Pick a familiar route to avoid spending time on the road.

❍ Pick a place with a convenient water source, preferably near a spring or well. The water should be clean and of good quality. If the area does not have any water source, take your own container of purifi ed or mineral water.

❍ Find a safe place to light a fi re. Flat stony areas by the waterside are the best. Carry fuel such charcoal or alcohol to light the fi re. Pick fi rewood or dried branches for added fuel. If you are at a place where lighting fi res are not allowed, you have two options. Boil water at home and bring it along in a thermos, or fi nd a small shop nearby and ask for heated water.

❍ The countryside is usually colder than the city. The wind is usually stronger too. Remember to dress accordingly.

❍ Wear fl at shoes and comfortable clothes. If it is very sunny, remember to carry your sun block, sunglasses and hats.

Things to carry:

Fuel for boiling water: Charcoal, firewood, solid or liquid alcohol.

Water containers: Water ladle and water containers.

Tea set: Tea tray, teapot, fairness cup, tea appreciation cup and saucer, basin, tea towel, kettle and tea jar (with tea leaves).

Other equipment: Lighter or matches, trash bags, rugs, cushions, wet tissues, dry tissues, paper cups, towels, cameras, etc.

中国茶对于中国人来说，已经不仅仅是一种饮品，经过几千年的传承，茶已经演变成为具有浓郁中国风情的文化。品饮中国茶，即是体味中国文化。本系列图书图文并茂地介绍了茶与茶具、烹茶技艺、普洱茶、绿茶和乌龙茶，介绍中国名茶的基础知识，并回答与茶与茶具有关的一些常识性问题，引导外国读者认识中国茶，具有很强的实用性和可操作性。

中国茶对于中国人来说，已经不仅仅是一种饮品，经过几千年的传承，茶已经演变成为具有浓郁中国风情的文化。品饮中国茶，即是体味中国文化。对于来中国学习、工作的外国人，不了解中国茶文化，便相当于没来过中国。本系列图书图文并茂地介绍了茶与茶具、烹茶技艺、普洱茶、绿茶和乌龙茶，介绍中国名茶的基础知识，并回答与茶与茶具有关的一些常识性问题，引导外国读者认识中国茶，具有很强的实用性和可操作性。 

Why is tea the National drink of China? Why is tea regarded as symbolizing the harmony and mysterious unity of the Universe? Why is the loose-leaf Chinese tea more beneficial than the tea bags? How many types of Chinese tea are Available? How to make the best cup of Chinese tea? ……A visitor to the home of tea has so many questions. Understanding their answers will bring you closer to the history and mystery of tea. Appreciating Chinese Tea Series will help you.

Contents

Part 1 The Art Is in the Details

Part 2 Brewing Tea with Ease

Part 3 Origins of Tea