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Tea is a way of understanding Taoism and Confucianism
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A view of Wufu town, Zhu Xi's birthplace in Fujian Province. /CGTN
A view of Wufu town, Zhu Xi's birthplace in Fujian Province. /CGTN

A view of Wufu town, Zhu Xi's birthplace in Fujian Province. /CGTN

As a neo-Confucian scholar, Zhu Xi viewed tea as a way of understanding Taoism and Confucianism. He taught that the beauty of tea doesn't lie in its appearance, but rather in its virtues of harmony and frugality. He urged people to enjoy tea in moderation and avoid extravagance and waste.

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