China is both the “land of tea” and the “land of poetry”, which is why the subject of tea has long been infused into poetry. From the earliest days of tea poetry to the present, over the course of 1,700 years, poets and scholars have composed thousands of beautiful tea poems. From this long list, we have selected and translated one ancient tea Poem that provide a glimpse into the tea culture and lifestyle of the past. The poem was written by poet Du Lei of Song dynasty. The words used in the poem are simple and natural, and scenes described are vivid and timeless. Also read: Tea Culture during the Song Dynasty Poem: On A Cold Night (Translated) On a cold night when a guest came, I served tea as wine. The water was […]

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