?? Tea Record

<p>????</p><p></p><p>Brief Introduction</p><p></p><p>?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>?Tea Record? reflects an aesthetic philosophy marking the elevation of tea culture to an artistic level during the Northern Song Dynasty. This work aims to construct Cai Xiang's tea culture and its integration into modern Chinese tea ceremony philosophy exploring his intellectual pursuit of integrity and discernment while analyzing the interplay between his ideals and the essence of Chinese tea culture. Through Cai Xiang's ?Tea Record? the book meticulously examines how tea traditions-infused with psychological depth aesthetic values ethical principles and cultural orientations-have shaped daily rituals and global perceptions of tea as a unique civilizational phenomenon. By tracing Cai Xiang's profound influence on tea philosophy the text revitalizes classical wisdom to guide contemporary pursuits of refined living bridging historical legacy with modern aspirations for health and cultural sophistication.</p><p></p><p>????</p><p></p><p>Author Introduction</p><p></p><p>???1012-1067?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>Cai Xiang (1012-1067) courtesy name Junmo was a Northern Song statesman calligrapher tea scholar and scientist born in Fengtingyi Xinghua Xianyou (modern-day Xianyou Fujian Province). At age 19 he passed the imperial examination with distinction becoming an Academician of the Duangming Palace. His career spanned roles including Judge of the Western Capital's Military Prefecture Editorial Director of the Imperial Archives Secretary of the Palace Library and Minister of Revenue. He governed key regions such as Quanzhou Fuzhou Kaifeng and Hangzhou.</p>