The Art of Tea in the Ming Dynasty | Xu Cishu's Brewing Procedure (1597)

Explore the tea brewing method prescribed in Chashu (Memorial on Tea) by Xu Cishu, a key figure in Ming Dynasty tea culture. Based on insights from the lecture "The Art of Tea in the Ming Dynasty", presented at the National Museum of Slovenia (November 21, 2018), this video delves into the refined techniques of loose-leaf tea brewing, which replaced powdered tea from earlier dynasties. Learn how water quality, temperature, and brewing vessels played a crucial role in the evolution of Chinese tea traditions.