淺析英國茶文化

1、An analysis of English tea culture and English literature and artAbstract: Tea originated in China, it can be said that China is the first country to form tea culture. In the process of China's trade with Britain in the past, tea, like porcelain and silk, as important export goods, gradually cap

2、tured the hearts of the British people and became popular in Britain. In this process, Britain has also formed its own tea culture, and because of its people's infatuation with tea, it has evolved into one of the most representative countries of tea culture in western countries. The influence of

3、 the formation and development of tea culture is reflected in all aspects of Britain, especially in English literature, the native language literature of the British people. This paper mainly discusses the influence of tea culture on English literature by analyzing the formation and evolution of tea

4、 culture in England.Key words: English tea culture; English literature; art research.Introduction: Since the beginning of tea import, the image of British people who love tea has been maintained for more than 400 years, and tea has gradually entered the ordinary family from the beginning only belong

5、s to noble luxury drinks, becoming an indispensable part of British people's daily life. Using the imported tea, the British not only bred a unique black tea culture, but also created an elegant afternoon tea, forming a tea culture with its own characteristics. English literature, as the epitome

6、 of English language and social customs of English speaking countries, is an effective channel to study English tea culture. The origin of English tea cultureDue to the fact that Britain neither produces tea nor pays attention to the development of tea trade, the tea consumed by early Britons was co

7、mpletely dependent on imports from China, and the number of imported tea was very limited. In addition, the tax rate imposed by the government on the tea entering the British market was as high as 119%. Ordinary citizens had no economic strength to bear, so tea was only popular in the upper class in

8、 Britain at the beginning. Among them, Queen Catherine, wife of Charles II, was called "tea Queen" because she liked tea, which created a British afternoon tea with great British characteristics. It was not until 1826 that Britain found wild tea trees in its colony India, and achieved succ

9、ess in tea planting. The British began to plant tea gardens in India, and transported tea back to the British mainland. The market circulation of tea increased, and the price of tea decreased, so tea entered the ordinary families. After entering the Victorian era in England, people pay more and more

10、 attention to the quality of life issues such as diet, tea has been further promoted, and tea culture has begun to take shape and improve. Tea culture and its evolution in England2.1 The main forms of tea culture in EnglandIn British, tea is everywhere. The English people start and end their day wit

11、h tea. It mainly appears in the following forms:2.1.1 Early-morning TeaBritish morning tea is a tea drinking activity that British people have after getting up in the morning. Add some milk or lemon to the tea cup filled with tea fragrance according to personal taste, keep your head clear with the h

12、elp of caffeine in tea, and start your day. The morning tea is mostly black tea, and the selected black tea is mostly from Assam and other black tea producing areas. Both the color, taste and smell are very exquisite.2.1.2 Morning TeaThis is the least known of British tea habit, Whether it's the

13、 aristocrats who enjoy life at home or the busy working people, they should take a break and have a cup of tea as a way of adjusting their work and life. Generally speaking, morning tea is the simplest part of British tea because it can't be very complicated due to the constraints of objective c

14、onditions.2.1.3 Afternoon TeaIn fact, afternoon tea is the real meaning of British tea culture. Afternoon tea is the most important and the most elegant part. With its rich connotation and elegant form, it carries the connotation of British tea culture. In this time period, the British will prepare

15、three layers of tea, with Earl tea, Darjeeling and other traditional tea drinks, and spend a good time of afternoon tea in the beautiful music. Nowadays, tea party is not only an important time for British leisure, but also an important time for people to socialize.2.1.4 Dinner TeaIt is usually carr

16、ied out together with dinner in the evening. Although high tea is often mixed with afternoon tea, it is more common than afternoon tea. There is not too much emphasis on tea with tea.2.2 The connotation of English tea cultureAfter years of infiltration, tea has gradually derived a British tea cultur

17、e. Whether it's to fix the time for enjoying tea, or to strictly regulate the clothes when drinking tea, or to use a complete set of exquisite tea sets, the British people consider every link in the process of drinking tea thoroughly, and even pay attention to the order of eating tea. To a large

18、 extent, the British tea culture reflects the British people's unremitting pursuit of high-quality lifestyle.2.2.1 Traditional healthy drink cultureAt the time of tea being introduced into Britain, people's cognition of tea is still at the level of a kind of herb with certain medicinal value

19、 in China, which is believed to promote human health, dispel the evil spirit of human body and relieve the hangover. To some extent, tea is even regarded as the fairy grass from China. With the tea immersed in the life of the general public, people's research on tea has increased, and their unde

20、rstanding has gradually deepened. People gradually regard tea as a daily drink, and creatively add sugar, lemon, milk and other substances. Tea is no longer simply a thirst quencher or medicine, but a nutritious and drinkable drink formed after the reform of the UK.2.2.2 Noble and elegant leisure cu

21、ltureFor hundreds of years, tea has become an indispensable part of British life. Until the Victorian era, tea got rid of the status of pure diet in the past, and evolved into a way of life integrating diet, etiquette, leisure and other factors, and became a part of British life. In particular, with

22、 the continuous enrichment of the activity content, British afternoon tea is no longer a catering activity to solve the physiological needs in the past, but an entertainment and leisure style with high requirements for the activity environment, integration of British classical culture and integratio

23、n of aesthetic and use. It is also a place for people to meet friends and exchange ideas.2.2.3 Unique art and cultureTea ceremony culture derived from art includes tea making skills and tea tasting arts. In Britain, tea drinking has not only been an activity that had to be carried out for physiologi

24、cal needs in the past, but also sublimated to a higher level of art. Unlike the tea ceremony in China and Japan, Britain has given it a more open connotation and even more respect than other countries. The influence of tea culture on English LiteratureCompared with China and Japan, Britain has only

25、a few hundred years of tea drinking history, but British writers have deep feelings for tea. After more than 100 years of development, tea has gradually integrated into British culture, and then organically combined with British literature, becoming an indispensable part of many literary works. Tea

26、brings a new and rich creative subject to English writers.3.1 The influence of tea culture on English languageAs tea is more and more permeated into people's daily life, tea culture has been formed, and a series of tea related vocabulary languages have begun to appear in the English language sys

27、tem. As mentioned above, tea was originally transliterated from the dialect of Xiamen, Fujian Province. At the same time, English phrases such as teacup, tea-make and Teagarden appear one after another, which greatly enriches the English vocabulary system. With the development of English vocabulary,

28、 there are many common sayings related to tea. For example, "that's not my cup of tea".3.2 The influence of tea culture on specific literary creationIn English literature, many writers and poets express their love for tea in their own ways.3.2.1 Tea and poetryKeats, an English Romantic

29、 poet, describes the lovers' waiting for tea: eating toast bit by bit, waiting for the tea to cool with a sigh. Byron called tea "the tears of China", and he was "moved by the tears of China, the goddess of green tea", and naturally a member of the tea drinkers 9. According t

30、o Byron, even when he went to Greece to participate in the armed struggle, he kept the habit of drinking tea: "when he got up in the morning, he began to work. Then have a cup of black tea and ride out to do business. When you get back, eat some cheese and fruit. In the evening, I'll light

31、up my books. "3.2.2 Tea and proseTea is holy, prose is beautiful, so what is the integration of tea and prose? What English prose leaves us is pleasant, leisurely and wonderful tea drinking memory. The essay of the four seasons, formerly named the private papers of Henry ryecroft, is a masterpi

32、ece of George gising's prose. It narrates the hermit Henry Rycroft's fascination with books, natural scenery and recollection of his past life. The author records the time, characters and etiquette of afternoon tea and tea party, and expresses his own atmosphere for tea and family tea party

33、Surrounding feelings and touch.3.2.3 Tea and novelsAfter tea arrived in England, it was not only "Friends of Muses", "nectar of gods" or the source of inspiration for poets, but also sought after by many novelists. It is said that "drinking tea covers almost all English nove

34、ls". Although this statement is exaggerated, it is also proved that the English novels are full of tea fragrance and tea culture.Charles Dickens is a famous Victorian novelist in England. In his famous work the Pickwick Papers, tea characters were used 86 times, far more than other works. Dicke

35、ns described the scene of a monthly meeting of the "church alcohol abstinence Federation Branch of brick Street", which left a deep impression. When the protagonist Mr. Weiler saw that they could drink such a large amount of tea, he was stunned 9. The description not only expresses people&

36、#39;s enthusiasm for the movement, but also affirms the special role of tea in the movement.Conclusion: Tea has entered the western world from the east across the sea. In the process of conquering people's taste buds, the British people's life has been inseparable from tea, and tea culture h

37、as entered the heart. Even under the pressure of today's busy social life and work, the British people still do not give up their obsession with tea, and even have developed afternoon tea into a unique business card of the UK, which has become a part of the British wind in people's eyes. Whether it is British black tea, fruit tea, or vanilla tea, it is deeply loved by all. Tea comes and goes. This way of life is repeated by the British day by day. All kind