Preliminary Study on the Custom of Night Tea Drinking During the Song Dynasty
During the period between the Northern and Southern Song Dynasties,the custom of drinking tea at night rapidly emerged and became a widespread social and recreational practice.The flourishing custom during the Song Dynasty was primar-ily driven by the simultaneous expansion of tea supply and demand,improvements in living conditions,and the prosperity of tea culture.It evolved to multidimensional characteristics,such as a diverse range of activities,a broad demographic participation,an unprecedented expansion of venues,and a variety of purposes.The custom of drinking tea at night during the Song Dynasty had profound impacts on the prosperity of the tea economy,the integration and mutual influence of related cultures,and the en-hancement of social life quality.Examining and reflecting on the historical phenomenon of night tea drinking provides insights into the daily life history of the Song people and offers valuable historical references for the inheritance and development of Chi-nese tea culture in the new era.
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