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Where did tea originate from?
Where did tea originate from?
- Southwest China (correct)
- Southeast China
- Northwest China
- Northeast China
Who promoted the art of tea-drinking in China?
Who promoted the art of tea-drinking in China?
- Buddhists
- The masses
- Educated and cultured monks (correct)
- Tea traders
What role did tea trading play in the popularization of tea?
What role did tea trading play in the popularization of tea?
- It led to the infamous Opium Wars (correct)
- It made tea a popular food item
- It had no role
- It helped tea become a ceremonial offering
What factors contribute to the production of high-grade teas?
What factors contribute to the production of high-grade teas?
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Where was tea culture brought to by Chinese monks?
Where was tea culture brought to by Chinese monks?
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Study Notes
- Tea is an important part of Chinese culture and daily life.
- It is believed to have health benefits and is considered a natural health drink.
- Tea originated in the southwest part of China from wild tea trees.
- It was initially used as ceremonial offerings or food, but later became popular among Buddhists and the masses.
- The art of tea-drinking was promoted by educated and cultured monks.
- Tea trading played a significant role in its popularization and led to the infamous Opium Wars.
- Tea is made from leaves plucked from tea trees and processed in different ways to produce various types of tea.
- High-grade teas are a result of a superior growing environment, tea tree breed, picking methods, and treatment process.
- Tea has an important position in the commercial market.
- Tea culture was also brought to Japan by Chinese monks.
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