Appreciation
Chinese philosophy promotes a harmony of the five senses as the basis for physical and spiritual wellness. Through the enjoyment of tea, we engage and refine the senses, affixing them to a singular substance and drawing that focused awareness into the body. Tea appreciation proceeds from superficial to sublime in the following manner:
一 汤色 Color
二 香气 Fragrance
三 口味 Flavor
四 喉韵 Throat
五 回甘 Return
六 体感 Body
七 茶气 Chaqi
八 茶韵 Chayun