The Amazing Leaf in the Cup : A Tale of Tea Retold in English and Chinese

A long time ago, after studying very hard for many years, a young man named Ding Xian is finally qualified for the imperial examination held in the capital city. In order to arrive there on time for the exam, Ding Xian rushes to the capital city alone with a heavy backpack on his back.Ding Xian travels day and night. While he is passing through Wuyi Mountain, he is so tired that he cannot walk any longer. A kind monk happens to pass by and sees the weak Ding Xian. After he takes Ding Xian back to the temple in the mountain, the monk makes him a beverage with some leaves and hot water. This magical drink rejuvenates Ding Xian immediately. The energetic Ding Xian continues with his journey to the capital city. As a result, Ding Xian wins the first place in the imperial exam!Ding Xian is deeply impressed by the kindness of the monk and the magical drink. He returns to Wuyi Mountain to visit the monk with some valuable gifts, but the monk refuses to accept them. Ding Xian is very disappointed and does not know how to thank the monk. Seeing this, the monk takes Ding Xian to the mountain behind the temple, where the raw ingredient of the magical drink can be found-the tea tree. Ding Xian immediately understands the intention of the monk. So, what is the intention of the monk? How can leaves be made into tea? Ding Xian starts his new learning path...A Chinese saying identifies the seven basic daily necessities as fuel, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and tea. Tea is an indispensable part of Chinese food culture. This story is based on an ancient Chinese folklore. Let us follow the character in the story to understand the Chinese tea culture, and to learn how to be grateful and helpful.

Author: Yiping Wei

Publisher: Shanghai Press

Publication Date: Apr 20, 2024

Number of Pages: NA pages

Language: English

Binding: Hardcover

ISBN-10: 1632880156

ISBN-13: 9781632880154