中英茶文化对比课件.ppt

The Comparison of Tea Culture Between China and BritainClass 4 Lecturer: Contents01The Origins and Development02Variety and Tea Set03Cultural ConnotationThe Origins and Development of Teav The origins l 2700 years ago, the ancient time of the Holy FarmerlIn ancient times.lIn the Western Han PeriodlIn the three Kingdoms Period In China In BritainlIt came late until Stuart Dynasty.(1603-1713)lThe long process of the change from East to West.lIn 1800, the tea was instead of the main drinking coffee. Functionsl In China:v The DevelopmentlIn Britain:•From the 17th century, the habit of drinking tea has formed to British people.•The formal “ low tea”.•The formal “ British Black Tea Culture”. Who drinks it? In China:la group of high-level scholarslcommon peopleIn Britain:lthe priority classeslthe rich gentlemenlthe beauty in high classestea production; the way of produce; the speed of spreadTea Variety and Tea Sets vDifferent species of tea vTea sets Chinese tea green tea 绿茶 black tea 红茶 white tea 白茶 scented tea 花茶 yellow tea 黄茶 dark tea 黑茶British tea Mainly black tea 红茶Chinese tea sets (most commonly used) shale tea set 泥质茶具 porcelain tea set 瓷质茶具 glass tea set 玻璃茶具 vacuum cup 保温杯British tea sets silver tea set 银质茶具 porcelain tea set 瓷质茶具  drinking spots Different drinking timeDifferences between the two tea culture Drinking spots teahouse tea garden / tea party/ picnic teaDrinking time Chinese way nothing special British way (5 times a day) Early Morning Tea Eleven’s Tea Milk Tea Five O’clock Tea After Dinner Tea Differences of Cultural ConnotationChina BritainvsEconomic Foundation1Cultural Background2Tea Culture in China“开门七件事，茶米油盐酱醋开门七件事，茶米油盐酱醋茶茶”Chinese Economic Foundation Traditional cultivation culture Everything is related to nature. Green and natural feeling The shape, colour and smell of the tea put you into nature and make you feel comfortable and happy.Chinese Cultural Background Chinese philosophical thoughts are deep-rooted in traditonal cultivation culture. (Confucianism, "harmony between man and nature") Refined scholars love tea. Tea: a symbol of not seeking fame and wealth, of tranquility, of recovering to the simple and coming to the nature.Tea Culture in Britain" "下午四点，下午四点，世界一瞬为世界一瞬为茶茶停停””British Economic Foundation Industrial civilization Try to find out the arcanum from nature and master it, then promote the economic and social development.British Cultural Background The core value of the Western courntries: Individualism. Tea culture starting from noble class, a little bit recherche, complicated manners. The host will make elaborate tea and dessert, wearing fine clothes, to show their taste, respect, top grand life style, and to gain mental satisfaction.Conclusionv Tea is a symbol of culture.v Different tea culture reflects different cultural systems, historic backgrounds and values.v We need to accept differences and appreciating similarities.。