Kung Fu Tea Ceremony, also known as Kung fu cha - 功夫茶, is a kind of Chinese tea ceremony, involving the ritualized preparation and presentation of tea. A Chinese kung fu tea ceremony should not be confused with a Chinese wedding tea ceremony..this is totally different! The meaning of kung fu cha is "making tea with skill".

 

In China, tea enthusiasts do not only pay great attention to the quality of tea leaves, the material of tea set, but also the way to brew tea and drink it. As a tea master, you ought to therefore master the way of practicing Chinese kung fu tea ceremony ritual, which represent the spirit of the "Way of Tea”(茶道) with four basic principles: thrifty, harmony, respect and aestheticism. The surrounding area should be possitive and tranquil, to have peace of mind.

 

This traditional tea drinking custom originated in Chaoshan area of China’s Guangdong and Fujian province and has been the most famous and popular tea ceremony throughout China. Masters in the past and even till today still practice kung fu tea daily. Not only to achieve the highest level of meditation, but also to enjoy the moments in life with family, friends and even guests...there is an old saying that goes as follow: