During the Ming and Qing dynasties, it was stipulated to make tea with teapots, porcelain pots and cups. Drinking tea has been in China culture for centuries. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the use of teapots, porcelain pots and cups became the standard of drinking tea. This paper will discuss the development of these pots and the customs of tea culture in this period.

1. teapot

Zisha pot, also known as Zisha pot, originated in Yixing, Jiangsu. The soil used to make these pots contains high iron and has a unique porous texture, which can improve the taste of tea. Purple clay pots became popular in the Ming Dynasty and remained in use until the Qing Dynasty.

In the Ming Dynasty, teapots were mainly used by scholars and literati. These people cherish the simplicity and elegance of pots, which are usually unadorned and present natural shapes and textures. With the rise of tea culture in Qing Dynasty, teapots began to be used more widely.

2. Porcelain pots and cups

Porcelain pots and cups were also common in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Porcelain was invented in the Tang Dynasty and became widely produced and used in the Ming Dynasty. Porcelain pots and cups are usually decorated with complex patterns and patterns, which are deeply loved by the rich and the nobility. In the Qing Dynasty, porcelain pots and cups became more affordable and popular. Porcelain pots and cups are usually decorated with traditional China patterns, such as dragons and phoenixes, which are used for special occasions and formal tea ceremony.

3. Tea drinking custom

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the custom of drinking tea was very ritualized and formalized. Tea ceremony is usually held to celebrate special occasions, such as weddings and festivals, attended by nobles and literati.

Making tea requires strict procedures and etiquette. Tea leaves should be washed first, then put into a teapot or teacup, and then washed with hot water. After that, the tea leaves should be soaked for a while before being poured into the teacup. Guests need to hold the teacup in both hands and bow to the host.

In a word, in the tea culture of China, the Ming and Qing Dynasties are the most important development period. The use of teapots, pots and cups has become standardized, and strict tea ceremony customs and etiquette have been established. Today, drinking tea is still an important aspect of China culture, and the use of traditional teapots and teacups is still highly valued.