Fujian tea history book

Climate, geography, and ecology fujian has a subtropical climate, with some rainfall year. The history of tea part 10 terms puer city in yunnan famous for puer tea qingming festival grave sweeping festival, usually around april 56 shu puer ripe puer tea wodui the process to speed up the. Fujian has a long tradition in many different tea genres. Bill brown has lived in xiamen for 26 years, and became the regions first foreigner to be honoured with permanent residency. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading discover xiamen. A tremendous diversity of types of tea originated here. Guide to xiamen and south fujian kindle edition by brown, bill. Fujian baroque tea in bulk available for wholesale. Yes, i would like the bonsai 101 essential tips book. The history of wuyi tea is one of the origins of cultural confidence of the chinese history.

The earliest extant mention of tea in literature is in the shih ching or book of changes, written c. Today, an expert from a chinese tea site who is specialized in fujians autumn tea is about to teach the method of tasting tie guan yin from its core interior to the appearance exterior. China is the first country in the world to cultivate, produce and drink tea. Chinas fujian province, with its prime location on the east china sea, played a leading role in trade. In this final episode of the chps tenpart history of tea series laszlo travels from province to province introducing the more famous of chinas teas. It is widely held that white tea was first produced during the rule of song dynasty 960 1280 ad in imperial china. The name of the tablet is lian hua cha jinlotus flower tea dress. These studies have overlooked the changes that were afoot in the fujian tea industry. Fujian, china is the birthplace of some of the worlds most iconic tea. Fujian had an important role in the history of tea, especially when the british got involved. Fujian is a province on the southeast coast of china, one of the most important regions in the world both in total tea output, production of highquality artisan teas, and development of different styles of tea and methods of tea production. Famous tea from fujian chinese edition zhang yusong on. In short, southern shaolin practitioners in fujian province had a number of reasons to sit up and take note when this book was published. Fujian became a chinese province in the seventh century ce.

Many tealovers dont know how to discern the quality of tie guan yin iron goddess after buying them. An early credible record of tea drinking dates to the 3rd century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. As a significant stop on the maritime silk road, its cities developed an easy cosmopolitan outlook and visitors are surprised by the traces of elsewhere in its architecture, food, language and people. If ever there was a book to read in the company of a nice cuppa, this is it. Fujian province produces 5 different types of tea oolong tea, black tea, green tea, white tea, and scented tea. Long before britain, holland, and portugal brought opium and sailed away with tea and silk, fujian was a port city trading with arabs and persians during the tang 618 907 ce and southern song 1127 1279 ce dynasties.

African studies american studies ancient near east and egypt art history asian studies book history and cartography biblical studies classical studies education history jewish studies literature and cultural studies languages and linguistics media. Chinese tea culture prospered during the tang dynasty 618 907 because of a famous person, lu yu, tea sage of china. This book is the culmination of lifelong research on chinese tea culture and history, introducing the readers to modern findings of effects and. The mount wuyi area of northern fujian province, china, is famous for having produced superior teas for over 1500 years, including rock tea, which is the focus of this article. The first chapter is called a brief history of tea, though its pretty comprehensive to me. Robert paul gardella few commodities have been as synonymous with any civilization as tea with china. Eliot jordan, director of tea for peets coffee and tea. It is held in xiamen to promote foreign investment for all of china. Tea likely originated in the yunnan region during the shang dynasty as a medicinal drink an early credible record of tea drinking dates to the 3rd century ad, in a medical text written by hua tuo. Based on extensive archival research, this study illuminates the economic, social, fiscal, and environmental ramifications of chinas involvement with a dynamic world economy. The history of tea shennong as depicted in a 1503 painting by guo xu according to chinese legend, shennong. Fujian produces five tea types that are important to the world of tea drinkers.

In her book, she offers plant based, low sugar, low fat, whole food high tea recipes. Oolong tea, which originated in fujian, is also a favourite in taiwan where 60% of the people drink tea regularly. Tea as a beverage was introduced to china no later than the 5th century bce. Tea likely originated in the yunnan region during the shang dynasty as a medicinal drink. Fujian is the host of china international fair for investment and trade annually. On this specially organized tour, visit some of the most important tea production centers of fujian province and delve into the history, manufacture and culture of chinas national beverage.

Guided by chinese tea authorities, discover firsthand the lore and lure of tea. This beautiful indoor tree also known as the carmona or fukien tea bonsai tree produces tiny white flowers and berries throughout the year if kept in the proper climate. There are no historical records that clearly talk about the origins and history of white tea. Its general attributes are similar to the golden monkey, but the leaf is finer and the aroma even more pronounced. As the story goes, shennong decided to rest one day under a camellia tree with a pot of boiled water. Written by two tea traders, the story of tea claims to be a cultural history and drinking guide. Robert gardellas book describes and analyzes the multifaceted influence of tea production and the tea trade on fujian, one of chinas premier teagrowing regions, over the past two centuries. The exquisite tapestry of naturally sweet cocoa notes, fruitiness and glimmers of. Tea isnt just a drinkthe cup you hold in your hands is steeped in more than five thousand years of history and it all began in china. Oolong tea produced in fujian is famous, so if you have a chance to visit this province, you must taste it there with relish. To get more people familiar with fujian tea and give them a deeper understanding about fujian tea, the author zhang yusong. According to the written record found at the moment,it has lasted well over 1,600 years. Farmers in the mountains of fujian province have been growing tea since the eastern jin dynasty 317 419 ce. Fujian or guangxi was the origin of the ethnic chinese tran who migrated to vietnam along with a large number of other chinese, during the vietnamese ly dynasty, where they served as officials.

Robert gardellas book describes and analyzes the multifaceted influence of. Fujian tea ceremony wikitea fandom powered by wikia. The fujian tea ceremony also known as the gongfu tea ceremony or kungfu tea ceremony chinese. Fujian fukien province was a trading center for ancient china. Ti kuan yin also known as tieguanyin, an oolong tea, was highly prized as early as the wei dynasty 220 264 ce. Tea lovers will want to curl up a pot of their favorite variety at hand and linger over every informative page of this comprehensive account of teas history and. The book the classic of wuyi tea is written for the world as well. See our tea pages for a more detailed history for each type of tea.

Continuing on my quest to read as many tea books as possible, i found the story of tea at the library. Fujian province food and tea learn chinese history. I enjoyed the fact that it focused only on teaproducing countries, which meant the main focus was on asia, specifically china and japan. Project muse linking an asian transnational commerce in. Fujian also is a place where famous national heroes like lin zexu and zheng chenggong lived and won their seats of honor in history books. Although the ideogram used tu in these texts can also designate a variety of plants, such as sow thistle and thrush. The washington post in the dramatic story of one of the greatest acts of corporate. Fujian became part of the chinese empire during the qin dynasty 221206 bc, and the region was trading with arabs and persians by 618 ce. The oldest tea specialty book in japan, kissa yojoki, how to stay healthy by drinking tea, was written by eisai.

Therefore, it deserves the respect of the whole world. An illustrated modern reader of the classic of tea. Tea was first introduced to portuguese priests and merchants in lebanon during the. Famous teas from the northern part of fujian include. The history of tea production in taiwan goes back about 200 years. The firsthand experiences shared in this work underpin their obvious love for all things tea, all around the world. It is the true origin of the famous white peony tea. Many of its oolong tea styles as well as tea production techniques were first brought over from fujian. Robert gardella is professor of history at the united states merchant marine. The tea leaves of fujian, or, the tea leaves fujian. Introduction chapter 1 anxi, xiamen and the fujiansingapore tea trade chapter 2fujian tea production, 19201960 chapter 3 the anxi tea merchants in singapore chapter 4 from national product to controlled export, 19321947 chapter 5 trade, the cold war and decolonisation, 19451960 conclusion the overseas chinese.

Whether its a delicate green tea or a bracing assam black, a cup. Therefore, from the above discussion, we can see that wuyi tea has supported a huge system of tea industry among the whole world. According to historical documents, tea has been produced in the fujian area for more than 1600 years. The production of fujian tea has a timehonored history. Information on fujians tea tea producing regions of wuyi mountains, anxi, fuzhou and the tea wares of dehua. When lu yu wrote the first book ever on tea, the book of tea, 50 teas were mentioned. Fujian project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks read. The kaiyuan temple looks splendid, glittering and grand despite its age. Distinctly chinese last names are found in the tran and ly dynasty imperial exam records. Chp149the history of tea part 10 from the china history. The history of tea is long and complex, spreading across multiple cultures over the span of thousands of years. Current historical work on the international tea trade has focused on the. Fujian tea and how tea got its name its more than tea.

This is illustrated through case studies of fujian tea production, of singapore tea merchants and organizations, and of government trade policies and chinese merchants adaptation strategies. Encompassing history and modernity, fact and lore, they have laid out as complete a book on the tea plant and beverage as has been published in many years. This tea s name translates to iron bodhisattva or goddess of mercy. It was not only a remarkable repository of local history and lore, but it came from a source that was well connected in multiple circles. He also set up a tea research institute at the foot of the wuyishan mountain in fujian province and. He has written many books on fujian province including discover gulangyu, the fujian adventure, old xiamen, and this, his classic guide to all things xiamenese. A global history edible by nicola humble hardcover. Robert gardellas book analyzes the multifaceted influence of tea production and the. The twovolume book was written in 1211 after his second and last visit to china. Linking an asian transregional commerce in tea overseas. Tea today is perceived as the quintessential british drink, but it has a long and complex history. The menus and party themes focus on how to stay well, be happy and age well. The story of tea begins with a journey along the tea trail, from the lush forests of china, where tea cultivation first flourished, to the buddhist temples of japan, to the vast tea gardens of india, and beyond. Locals evaluate sites in the mountain area in terms of the material quality of their tea plants and tea.

It is difficult to tell who invented tea or where and how the first cup of tea came to be brewed. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Tea expert, olivia, of jin yun fu tea shop, will lead us through her hometown, through the taste of tea. The tea classics wrote by him is a tea encyclopedia, detailing rules concerning various aspects of tea, such as growth areas for tea trees, wares and skills for processing and tasting of tea, and the history of chinese tea. This handy chart shows the history of chinese tea at a glance. The earliest written record of tea production in fujian is kept on a stone tablet at the lian hua fenglotus peak in nanan country.