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"Dian Cha" stands as a distinctive cultural emblem of the Song Dynasty (960-1279). It bears great historical significance in the evolution of Chinese tea culture and preparation methods.
Unlike the tea brewing method of the Tang Dynasty, the Song Dynasty favored "Dian Cha." The process begins with hot water being poured over fine-powdered tea, creating a paste, then more hot water is slowly added as the tea is constantly whisked with a bamboo stick.
In this video, we delve into the meticulous tea preparation process demonstrated by Cai Xiao, a renowned tea industry expert from northwest China's Shaanxi Province.
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'Jian Cha': How tea was prepared over a thousand year ago in China
(Video edited by Gao Yuxin; Cover image designed by Zhang Tao)