Record of Xuan He Era Tribute Tea in Bei Yuan District
| Author | Xiong Fan (熊蕃) |
|---|---|
| Original title |
宣和北苑貢茶錄 Xūan hé běi yuàn gòng chā lù |
| Language | Mandarin Chinese |
Record of Xuan He Era Tribute Tea in Bei Yuan District (simplified Chinese: 宣和北苑贡茶录; traditional Chinese: 宣和北苑貢茶錄; pinyin: Xūan hé běi yuàn gòng chā lù) is a book written by Xiong Fan during the Song Dynasty.[1]
The book contains detailed descriptions of the names of various tribute tea cakes and their packaging, some even with dimensions.[1] Two examples of such descriptions are "Longevity Dragon cake, silver mold, bamboo frame, one inch diameter" and "Eternal Spring Jade Leaf, bamboo frame, diameter 3½ inch.".[1]
The book is one of the Chinese tea classics, ancient treatises on tea.
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References
- 1 2 3 Wertz, Richard, R. (April 11, 2006). "Literature- "Tea Classics"". Cultural Heritage of China. ibiblio. Retrieved March 12, 2009.
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