Tea
Originated in China,
Prevalent in the world.
May 21 is International Tea Day, as determined by the United Nations.
Today, let's have a cup of tea together -
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Tea is one of the three major drinks in the world,
There are more than 60 tea producing countries and regions in the world,
The tea drinking population exceeds 2 billion.
↑This is the Mu'er Mountain Landscape Tea Garden in Zouma Town, Hefeng County, Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture, Hubei Province (taken on April 26, drone photo). Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Yang Shunpi)
Sip tea
In China, it is regarded as the elegant thing of life and the purity of prosperity.
↑This is a photo taken on March 26, 2019 of villagers in Tanglian Natural Village, Jiukeng Township, Chun'an County, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, brewing tea leaves. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Xu Yu
A green leaf brings a rich people.
Nowadays, there are many traditional tea towns in China,
Tea is closely integrated with science and technology and industry.
It has become a golden leaf for rural revitalization and people's prosperity.
↑ Workers at Xianfan Tea Factory in Xingcun Town, Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, make Wuyi Rock Tea on May 6 (drone photo). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Kehong
↑ Chen Yi, a tea artist at the Dayi Tea Garden in Menghai, Yunnan Province, makes ice-dripped Pu'er tea (pictured on May 10). Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Jiang Wenyao
Tea is also widely loved by people around the world,
The different tea cultures of various countries have become the "business card" of cultural exchange.
Japanese Matcha
Matcha originated in China and flourished in Japan. When drinking matcha, the tea is crushed into a powder and stirred in hot water. In addition to being consumed in the manner of the tea ceremony, matcha can also be used as an ingredient in a variety of foods.
↑This is a bowl of matcha that was photographed on May 15 by Senga School Tea Ceremony Professor Asami Muneshigeya in Izuma City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Sun Jialin)
↑On May 15, in Iimima City, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, tea ceremony student Ryo Yun scooped matcha into a tea bowl with a tea spoon. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Sun Jialin)
Malaysian Lacha
Lacha is one of the most popular and popular national drinks in Malaysia. The main ingredients of tea are tea and condensed milk, the production process is to use two large tea tanks, the brewed tea and condensed milk mixed and then poured down from a high place many times, the action is like pulling the tea soup back and forth between the two tea tanks, so that the tea and condensed milk mixing more fully. The longer it is pulled, the more it bubbles, the more the tea and milk aroma can be fully utilized, and the smoother the taste will be.
↑ On May 18, in B&D Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia, Mohd Zabri makes lacha. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Zhang Wen)
↑This is a prepared lacha photographed on May 18 in Beidling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Zhang Wen)
Turkish black tea
In Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, Turkish black tea is a favorite drink for local citizens and tourists alike. Istanbul's Bosphorus Strait spans both continents of Asia and Europe, and the scenery of the strait attracts visitors from all over the world. Order a cup of local specialty black tea on the Straits Cruise, take a steamship from Asia to Europe, from Europe to Asia, feel the transformation of time and space, and taste the mellow sweetness of tea.
↑ On May 15, on a ship on the Bosphorus in Turkey, staff bring tea to passengers. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shadati
↑This is Turkish black tea photographed in Istanbul, Turkey on May 15. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Shadati
British English afternoon tea
English afternoon tea is an important cultural imprint of the United Kingdom. Britons often see tea drinking as a social way to connect feelings. Tea and refreshments are the basic configuration of English afternoon tea. The dim sum is served on a three-tiered tray, and the refreshments are eaten from the bottom up, from salty to sweet. In the exquisite tablecloth, exquisite tea set, sumptuous dim sum, and the aroma of tea, British afternoon tea precipitates the classic British style.
↑On May 19, customers enjoyEd English afternoon tea at Funan Mason, a traditional tea shop in London, England. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying
↑This is a British afternoon tea photographed on May 19 at Funan Mason, a traditional British tea shop in London, England. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Li Ying
Russian-style samovar
Russian-style samovar is a traditional utensil used by Russians when drinking tea, the main use is to heat water, the Russian language has "no samovar, not counting tea drinking". Samovar appeared and became popular in Russia in the 18th century, gradually becoming a symbol of Russian tea drinking culture.
↑This is a Russian-style samovar photographed at the Samovar Museum in Tula Oblast, Russia on May 18. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Alexander)
↑ On May 18, at the Samovar Museum in Tula Oblast, Russia, children learn how to use a traditional Russian samovar. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Alexander)
Brazilian Mate
Yerba mate is a traditional tea drink in South America that is popular in many countries in South America. Tea pots and straws are indispensable utensils for drinking yerba mate, tea pots are mostly made of bamboo tubes or gourd hollows, and straws are made of metal.
↑On May 12, in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a clerk puts a straw into a brewed yerba mate. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Wang Tiancong
↑On May 12, in Gramado, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, a shop clerk came to the side of the road to enjoy yerba mate. Xinhua News Agency (Photo by Lucio Tavera)
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