Chinese Tea!

Old pot

Hi all, did you have a great day today? Well, I got a chance to understand more about Chinese tea and how should one drink it. It all happened during our IS lesson, we were told about the 10 steps towards enjoying a cup of tea, and how should the tea be prepared. The fun came in when we had to prepare tea for ourselves to drink. We had to pour boiling water into a flask, so as to soak the dried tea leaves to release it's fragrant. It is then poured into small cups for drinking. It is also said that the most expensive tea leaves cost 80,000 Yuan, for 500grams. I guess its important to understand that tea ceremony is also an important part of the Chinese culture. I've learnt about it's history, how is tea being brewed, and how to enjoy a cup of tea. My friends and I played basketball and did some running at the gym, followed by a sumptuous dinner! We had ordered 5 mouth water dishes again, and ate to out heart's content. I feel happier when my stomach is full, as it gives me a good sleep. I can't wait for our trip to Er Mei Mountain, feeling anxious about it! Guess I'm going to hit the bed soon. Goodnight

Nicholas (22/03/2012) 

Lesson on Chinese Tea

Chinese Tea Set

Dinner!