A Chinese Tea for Everything

By Nouella Decker

The rise of teahouses is very much connected with the culture of Chinese tea. In China, a tea house depicts a way of life for the Chinese people as drinking Chinese tea has become part of their basic needs. Better to be deprived of food for three days, than tea for one, is an old Chinese Proverb that marks the importance of tea among Chinese people. Thus, the growth of teahouses only reflects their culture of a Chinese tea drinking nation.

The establishment of teahouses in China played an important role in its history. Since the Dynasty period of China and until now, teahouses is commonly seen around villages, towns and cities. In Ancient ages, the tea house is used for public communication, amusement, pastime and social networking. It is also where business meetings are held and transactions of business are being done. And the teahouse has always been a place to enjoy a cup of Chinese tea.

In Yangtze River area it is named Chaguan. In Guangdong, Guangxi and Hainan provinces, it is commonly called Chalou. In Beijing and Tianjin of north China a Chating means a tea pavilion. Chatan is a tea booth and Chaliao is a small Chinese tea house. Words like Chafang, Chasi, Chashe, Chayuan, Chawu and Chashi are so called Chinese names for teahouse, the names may vary from places to places and yet basically have the same form. These are but the few names given to Chinese teahouses, from the different villages in China, and they all have the same meaning and structure.

The culture of Chinese tea drinking among Chinese people is well known not only among the Asians but expanded as well to the regions of America and Europe. At present times, Chinese teahouses' designs, structures and concepts have invaded some places in America and Europe and to other parts of the world. A Chinese teahouse not only serves Chinese tea but inspired people of the long history of its culture.

You can find several teahouses everywhere in the streets of China. Every folk knows where's the perfect teahouse is for relaxation, socialization or simply just have a drink of the valued Chinese tea. Other activities like reading and writing, also go well with drinking Chinese tea. Chinese teahouses are also good venues for theater performances such as storytelling and plays for entertainment. - 33385

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