1、Chinese Tea Ceremony Tea plays an important role in Chinese emotional life.Tea is always offered immediately to a guest in Chinese home. Serving a cup of tea is more than a matter of mere politeness; it is a symbol of togetherness, a sharing of something enjoyable and a way of showing respect to vis

2、itors.Tea tasting Tea drinkingDifference? Tea drinking is just for refreshment and tonic effect. Tea tasting has cultural meaning. Chinese culture: the harmonious unity of human beings with nature. The host will inject tea into teacup only seven tenth, and it is said the other three tenth will be fi

3、lled with friendship and affection. Hold the teaboard in both hand to offer the tea to all guests or friends sitting around politely with smile.倒茶禮節(jié) 有兩位以上的訪客時，用茶盤端出的茶色要均勻，并要左手捧著茶盤底部，右手扶著茶盤的邊緣，如有茶點心，應放在客人的右前方，茶杯應擺在點心右邊。上茶時應以右手端茶，從客人的右方奉上，并面帶微笑，眼睛注視對方。“Please have tea?” In previous time, if the host h

4、eld his teacup and said please have tea, the guest will take his conge upon the suggestion to leave. Do not persuade guests to have tea once and again, especially when youre serving the aged or Chinese abroad.客人的禮節(jié) 喝茶的客人要以禮還禮，雙手接過茶，點頭致謝。品茶時，講究小口品飲，一苦二甘三回味，其妙趣在于意會而不可言傳。Chinese Tea Ceremony The teacup

5、 should be empty in three gulps. To not take at least a sip might be considered rude in some areas. Praise good tea Youre welcome to praise the good tea that the host serve.How to taste politely? 不論是主人還是客人，都不應大口吞咽茶水，或喝得咕咚咕咚直響。應當慢慢地一小口一小口地仔細品嘗。遇到漂浮在水面上的茶葉，可用茶杯蓋拂去，或輕輕吹開。切不可以手從杯里撈出來扔在地上，也不要吃茶葉。 Say tha

6、nks for tea If you want to thank for tea,knock your fingers on the table, please! But why? Isnt it rude? Story of Ching Dynasty After guy A pours a cup of tea for guy B, you see guy B knocking his bended index and middle fingers (or similar varieties of finger tapping) on the table. You bet your sav

7、ings that are secret agents. You are broke. They are just Chinese. The story goes like this. In the Ching Dynasty some 300-400 years ago, the emperor liked to dress casual and visit his kingdom. Servants were told to stay low profile in order not to reveal their masters identity. One day in a restau

8、rant. The emperor, after pouring himself a cup of tea, filled the servants cup as well. To the servant, it was a huge grace having the emperor pour him a cup of tea. Out of reflex, he wanted to kneel down and thank his master. But he was stopped because that would give away the emperors identity. So inst