Abstract
We present a comparative analysis of six influential texts on green tea: "The Classic of Tea", "Grand Treatise on Tea", "Record of Tea", "Record of Drinking Tea for Health", "Cha Pu", and "The Book of Tea". Spanning from the Tang Dynasty in China to the Meiji Period in Japan, these works collectively shaped the cultural, spiritual, and technical dimensions of tea consumption across East Asia. Each text contributes a unique perspective, ranging from Lu Yu’s foundational exploration of tea philosophy and culture to Emperor Huizong’s aesthetic refinement of tea in the imperial court, and Eisai’s promotion of tea as a medicinal and spiritual aid in Zen Buddhism. The framework used for comparison examines philosophy, health benefits, cultural practices, technical brewing methods, and global influence. This analysis highlights how green tea evolved from a simple beverage to a symbol of spirituality, aesthetic refinement, and cultural identity in China and Japan. These texts not only influenced local practices but also helped shape the global appreciation of tea culture.
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Hoang-Nam Tran, Tokushima University, Japan
Hong-Van Nghiem, Hanoi University, Vietnam
Katya Marinova, Veliko Tarnovo University, Bulgaria
Militsa Mineva, Veliko Tarnovo University, Bulgaria
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Conference: IICAH2025
Stream: Arts - Other Arts
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Tran H., Nghiem H., Marinova K., & Mineva M. (2025) Green Tea Through the Ages: A Comparative Study of Classical Texts From China and Japan ISSN: 2432-4604 – The IAFOR International Conference on Arts & Humanities – Hawaii 2025 Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 295-304) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.25
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2432-4604.2025.25
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