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Cultural Connotation of Bai Three-course Tea

The Bai Three Way Tea is one of the traditional drinks of the Bai people, with rich cultural connotations.

I. Ceremonial Culture

The Bai people love to drink tea, and drinking tea has a strong ceremonial culture. In the Bai family dinner or important occasions, need to be first on a cup of tea as a hospitality. At the same time, the Bai people in the enjoyment of tea at the same time, but also focus on the choice and use of tea utensils. The quality and shape of the tea utensils also reflect the taste level of the hosts.

Second, the culture of harmony

In the traditional culture of the Bai people, the three courses of tea are three different kinds of tea, representing the fragrance, sweetness and flavor, respectively, the fragrance, lightness and freshness, which reflect the Bai people's pursuit of a refreshing and comfortable attitude towards life.

In addition, the tea leaves, water and fire used in the production process of Bai Three Way Tea should be fresh, clean and safe. Therefore, Bai Three Way Tea is not only fresh and flavorful to drink, but also healthy.

Three, social culture

The Bai Three Way Tea is an important element in Bai people's socializing. In traditional Bai socializing, tea is regarded as a tool for mutual expression of feelings, and people will have deep exchanges and speechless communication while tasting tea. Bai people often perform traditional songs and dances and socialize while drinking tea. Therefore, the Bai Three Way Tea also reflects the Bai people's friendly, warm and open-minded way of communication.