Chapter IV Pu’er Tea and Folk Culture
[Abstract]As a kind of local special tea in China, Pu’er Tea is a kind of an ancient civilization form accumulated in the long history.For ethnic minorities who have lived in Simao and Pu’er region for generations, Pu’er Tea is not only a thirst-quenching drink, but also medicine or food.At the same time, it is also an object for sacrifice and even a token of marriage.The tea ceremony and customs contained therein are a spiritual pursuit for many ethnic minorities in Yunnan.Most ethnic minorities rooted in Yunnan have an indissoluble bond with tea.Relying on the unique natural conditions here, they have created colorful tea culture and conveyed the rich cultural connotations from generation to generation.
-Diverse minorities give birth to magical and diversified ceremonies and customs of Pu’er tea!
图4-1 普洱茶与民俗文化思维导图