论广州早茶与英式下午茶的异同分析研究社会学专业

1、The difference of Guangzhou morning tea and British afternoon tea摘 要茶发源于中国，更以难以抵挡的魅力遍及全世界。茶的出现改变了人们的生活方式，久而久之便形成了一种地方特有的生活习惯。而这种习惯又反过来赋予茶一种新的意义和内涵，使茶不在单纯是一种饮品，更是一种精神，一种思想，一种文化。因此各国茶文化都有着独特的风格和内涵。中国与英国的茶文化则代表了东西方不同的思想观念。这与两国茶文化的历史渊源有很大的关系。本文将以中国的广州早茶与英式下午茶进行对比，论述这两种饮茶方式中的文化内涵文化价值观以及人文习俗，从这几方面比较得出两者的差

2、异。关键词：早茶、下午茶、对比AbstractTea originates in China，and its popular in the world. The appearance of tea has changed the way people live. As time passed it has formed a specific local custom. This habit, in turn, gives tea a new meaning and connotation. Tea is not a pure drink, but a spirit, a thought, a

3、culture. Therefore, the tea culture of all countries has a unique style and connotation. The tea culture between China and Britain represents the different ideas between the East and the West. This has a great relationship with the historical origin of tea culture between the two countries. This art

4、icle will compare to Chinese Guangzhou morning tea and Britain afternoon tea, discuss the cultural connotations, cultural values and cultural customs of the two kinds of tea drinking. And make a conclusion on the differences between the two kinds of tea culture.Keyword: morning tea; afternoon tea; c

5、ontrast1、Overview of Guangzhou morning tea cultureGuangzhou morning tea not only drink tea, but also eat dessert. This is regarded as a way of communication. And You need to go to the teahouse to drink tea. A pot of thick tea and a few desserts, get together in twos and threes. You can talk while yo

6、u eat. Not only fill the stomach, contact the feelings, but also exchange the information. And maybe you can finish a business, Its really a pleasant thing. Because of this, Guangzhou people call drink tea as tan tea. Tan is a common saying in Guangzhou, it means enjoying. This is also an important

7、reason why the teahouse industry in Guangzhou has gone through a hundred years.1.1、Guangzhou morning tea culture history Speaking of Guangzhou morning tea, can be traced back to the emperor Xian Feng in the Qing Dynasty. At that time, there was a restaurant in Guangzhou called a mile restaurant, and

8、 the restaurant door hanging have tea talk two words board. The restaurant served tea and desserts, poor facilities, only a few wooden benches to rest for passers-by to talk. Then there was an independent teahouse called Ju. For example, the old famous restaurant “Tao Tao Ju”. During the period of G

9、uang xu, JU was changed to building”. Up to now in Guangzhou morning tea the tea has become a supporting role. But the dessert is more and more delicate and diversified, which has become a major feature of Guangzhou peoples leisure life.1.1.1、About teaThere are many kinds of tea in Guangzhou morning

10、 tea. Fer example Black tea, chrysanthemum tea, Tieguanyin, Puer and so on. The elderly prefer Yunnan Puer Tea. And Young people tend to drink oolong tea, it is what we often say, Tieguanyin. No need special attention to selecting tea, just follow your usual tea habit.1.1.2、About the dessertGuangzho

11、u people drink tea is usually a hot pot of tea, two or three snacks, although that is to drink tea but snacks is the protagonist. It is said that the Guangzhou tea has hundreds of kinds of snacks. It is divided into six main categories: Steamed meat, Xiao long Steamed, Da long Steamed，dessert, fryin

12、g, Porridge.2、Overview of Britain afternoon tea cultureTraditional afternoon tea is usually supplied between four and six p.m. Is technically a small meal, not a drink. It consists of a selection of dainty sandwiches (thinly sliced cucumber sandwiches with the crusts cut off are a classic), freshly

13、baked scones served with cream and fruit jam, cakes and pastries. Of course, tea or coffee, served with milk and sugar, is also provided.2.1、Cultural history of Britain afternoon teaIt was said that the invent British afternoon tea was Duchess of Bedford. The British people during the industrial rev

14、olution paid more attention to the quality of breakfast and ignored the lunch. And dinner usually starts at eight in the evening. Long afternoons often make people hungry, and more boredom for the relatively wealthy family. The Duchess of Bedford had such a trouble. So, in an accidental, she tried t

15、o use several pieces of bread and tea to spend a long and tough afternoon.2.1.1、About TeaIn the beginning, the tea of afternoon tea is use the black tea of Qimen, Anhui, China. But because the British Chinese distance far away, and the price is expensive, slowly in India Darjeeling or Ceylon Black T

16、ea Sri Lanka Black Tea instead. If the afternoon tea chooses to drink milk tea, the general drink of the Earl Grey. And it follows the order of adding milk and tea first. If it is necessary to add sugar, it is the last addition.2.1.2、About DessertThe dessert of the orthodox English afternoon tea is

17、packed with three layers of porcelain plates. The next floor is sandwich with cucumbers, eggs, or roast beef. The British sandwich is fingersandwich. You dont have to have a big mouth when you eat it, so its more elegant. The Second floor is traditional English muffins or Bacon rolls. Unlike eating

18、ordinary bread. Muffins need to be cut with a knife. Put on the cream or jam, take a bite, and apply it. The top third floor is cake and fruittart. The order of eat English afternoon tea is from bottom to up. This is the law of complying with the taste from light to heavy, from salty to sweet. 3、The

19、 Sociality of Guangzhou morning teaGuangzhou tea drinkers mostly retired people, but there also have young people. People use to drink tea to talk communication. Complete the communicate between people and people. People can carry out business activities, friends gathering, recreation and holiday ac

20、tivities using tea chat. The tea can eat, but also can communicate and chat entertainment, business negotiations, and around the theme of the festival activities of tea. These not only promote emotional communication, enrich the social tea cultural space, but also the inheritance and development of

21、tea culture has played a positive role in promoting. 4、The sociality of British afternoon teaEnglish afternoon tea began as a social activity that the aristocracy could participate in, and then slowly became an activity that common people could participate in. English afternoon tea is a popular soci

22、al activity. In the age of Vitoria, all the people attending the afternoon tea party were dressed and dressed. Today, afternoon tea activities in everyday life do not need to be worn so formally, but if attending a more formal occasion, the dress code is still to be followed. English afternoon tea i

23、s a kind of female dominated social activity. The rhythm of tea drinking is controlled by women, and men only play the role of politeness in tea meetings. So it is also called the British tea culture as Lady tea culture The British tea culture embodies the respect for women, It is also the golden la

24、w of the male code of conduct, the centralization of gentlemans demeanour. 5、Comparison of style characteristics of Guangzhou tea culture and British afternoon tea culture Guangzhou tea and British tea both a kind of social activities, but the two show the cultural connotation has great difference.

25、Guangzhou morning tea is reveal the atmosphere of civic culture. But British afternoon tea missish with grave while revealing the noble culture aftertaste.The demand of Guangzhou morning tea tea-leaves is not required. People choose different varieties according to their taste, and dont care too muc

26、h about the level of tea. Most people still choose the tea from tea house, the direct use of boiling water can be enjoyed at will. Dessert is much richer in style than in the English afternoon tea. This is because Guangzhou morning tea is called drink tea, actually to eat snacks. People who drink te

27、a from young to old have a great span of age. The teahouse must provide a rich variety of desserts to meet the preferences and needs of different groups. Food is the first necessity of the people. The problem of what people eat, how to eat, and what they eat first depends on their personal preferenc

28、es, and is not constrained by too many rules. Eating freely and embodies the characteristics that people like to eat in the culture of the citizens. The tea set is a complete set of porcelain tableware made from the tea house, Large quantity, ordinary workmanship. In this regard, people also develop

29、 themselves in boiling water before meals chopsticks disinfection habits. Then they can use it at ease. It can be said that tableware is only a container for people to drink tea. Dont need to pay too much attention. The real concern is whether the dessert on the table is tasty. This shows a simple a

30、tmosphere of citizen. The old people and young people are sitting together. This simple, peaceful and pragmatic way of eating and living attitude will inheritance from elders to young people. The tea building in Guangzhou has different grades, but they all open the door and accept the visitors. Sitt

31、ing at the same table may be a member of the family, it also may be a couple of families or friends.Drinking morning tea is just a lifestyle of the people of Guangzhou. Whether it is dressed in plain clothes or brocade clothes, in the teahouse can also enjoy a pleasant mood and happiness brought by

32、drinking tea. Feel the lively atmosphere around, it has nothing to do with the prestige of the family or the social status of the family members, not the rich and the poor. In contrast, British afternoon tea has special tea, and used to choose the best varieties of tea, the highest grade of tea. The

33、 British afternoon tea is very important to the rules. Following the tradition, the style and position of the dessert are relatively fixed. And there is a set of food order that cant be disturbed. Attention to detail habits makes them unwilling to let any confusion or flaws break their insisting ele

34、gance and tradition, thus manifests the noble and elegant life of upper class society. Although this fixed to a slightly stereotyped routine can sometimes make it difficult for outsiders to understand, But Britisher are delight in it and never get tired of it and proud of it. The tea cup is usually

35、made of silver or porcelain. For tea drinking places and clothes, showing the solemnity of British afternoon tea. This kind of fastidious to the environment and the costume is the nobility of their memory. The British pursuit of fine life, the love of wealth, the importance of family prestige and th

36、e social status of family members, never concealed. The initial afternoon tea was an important activity of communication and marriage between the aristocracy and the upper class. This feature can be clearly seen in Jan Austins Pride and Prejudice. The concept of noble family is also extended if chil

37、dren are influenced by this environment and are taught to enter the upper class social etiquette requirements and basic knowledge and interpersonal skills.6、A comparison of cultural valuesThe coverage of Guangzhou morning tea consumption crowd is very wide，The reason that tea has become a habit of l

38、ife of the people of Guangzhou, because no matter in what age, no matter what people are keen to engage in occupation to drink tea, can be arbitrary several friends together, can also enjoy the whole family。People will not feel their status or wealth gap with their neighboring tables. They will only

39、 see a similar attitude towards life- Enjoy the bland. Because the way is more casual, people are also more casual. Therefore, customers do not rigidly adhere to the complicated social etiquette, talk about the topic is as boundless as the sea and sky. Economy, politics, peoples livelihood, entertai

40、nment, regardless of state affairs, or small, as long as the interest can get on the tea table. This makes the family, or between people and people, do not have a clear sense of distance. People sincere, simple personality, teahouse lively, inclusive characteristics, it reflected the public culture

41、closer to peoples lives, including the characteristics of the attitudes of the world. The British drink tea more attention to the style, the British afternoon tea begins with the aristocratic class, is a custom from the top to the bottom. Attend the afternoon tea party people who are either literati poet, or noble, mostly well-educated. They are always willing to spare no effort to show their best posture in the tea party. The owner will create the most comfortable environment, pr