<正>The Chinese character for tea(chá)茶–a person standing beneath grass but above a tree–the character’s three components–is a Chinese riddle in itself.There is an old Chinese saying that everyday life proceeds on seven fundamentals–irewood,rice,oil,salt,soy sauce,vinegar and tea.Tea is a universally popular beverage in China,consumed at home and served at formal events as well.Throughout history,a speciic etiquette has evolved on how to make,serve and drink it under the