It was from China that the art of the tea ceremony came to Western countries. What is the meaning of Kung Fu Cha, a real Chinese tea ceremony, which still remains something mysterious and incomprehensible for many?
Perhaps, no other country in the world paid so much attention to the tea drinking ceremony 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 legacy of centuries of oriental wisdom.
- One of the most important ideological elements of the tea ceremony is the manifestation of respect for the ancestors. Chinese traditional society treats the older generation with great respect, so at any tea ceremony it is worth paying respect to the elders by offering them a drink first. During the tea ceremony, a strict hierarchy is observed in terms of age and social status.
- Another meaning of the tea ceremony is the ability to unite the family. Indeed, well-brewed tea is able to gather the whole family around itself, each of whose members 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 really want to show your sincere gratitude, grab a good aged tea and then present it as a gift to the right person. Pouring tea to someone, you demonstrate remorse, humility, this is a symbol of a certain apology and reconciliation.
- Large traditional weddings cannot be 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 family member receives his own cup of tea, and consent to tea drinking symbolizes the consent to the marriage of the bride and groom.
The real Kung Fu Cha tea ceremony lasts at least an hour, and sometimes about two hours. During the ceremony, one should not be distracted by the outside world in order to fully enjoy the contemplative atmosphere of the ceremony and the tea aroma. In order for bodily discomfort not to interfere with enjoying tea, experienced masters do not recommend burdening the body with a plentiful meal 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 calmness, tune in to a philosophical mood, relieve tension, get truly unforgettable impressions and emotions.
