Tea in Spite of Its Research Paper

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Although it tea first became celebrated in China, the Japanese were quickly attracted to it and it marked their culture permanently. People from Japan interacted with China all across the sixteenth century, being strongly influenced by Buddhism. In addition to spiritual teachings, the religion provided them with a thorough understanding of tea. The popularity of tea quickly rose in Japan, as more and more people discovered the drink. Even though it was only found next to Buddhist monasteries during its early years in Japan, tea was particularly appreciated by the Japanese and it became well-known in a matter of decades.

People in Japan started to assimilate tea into their culture and developed the industry throughout the centuries, even during its period of isolation. Japan is particularly known because of the cha no yu (hot water for tea) ceremony, which involves a series of elements relating to philosophy, spirituality, and art. The ceremony is apparently meant to assist drinkers in becoming one with the universe.


Tea reached Europe during the early sixteenth century and in England in the mid seventeenth century, the drink being relatively new in the Western World. In spite of the fact that it was new, the English quickly became fond of it and it started to sell in coffee houses shortly after entering the country. Tea is presently a symbol of England, with the afternoon tea in particular being representative for the English folk.

To a certain degree, the afternoon tea can be considered to be similar to the cha no yu ceremony, as it is also directed at making people relax and deal with their issues......

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