I am a tea lover and make a cup of fragrant green tea every morning to enjoy a peaceful time. I like the taste of tea and the culture of tea, so I often go to teahouses to exchange experiences with tea lovers and taste all kinds of famous teas.
Once, I went to a newly opened teahouse, which was elegantly decorated, with some calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls, some antiques and flowers on the table, and a faint smell of tea in the air. I walked in and saw a young girl sitting behind the counter, busy making tea for guests. She saw me, smiled and asked me what tea I was going to drink. I casually mentioned a variety, and she nodded and said, "Please wait a minute, I'll make it for you right away." Then she turned around, took out a handful of tea leaves from a wooden tea box, put them in a small purple clay pot, brewed them with boiling water, then poured out the tea, re-brewed them with boiling water, and then put the teapot on a hot water kettle, allowing the tea leaves to slowly release their aroma and taste.
I watched her movements and felt very skillful and regular, like a sheet music, every note was just right. I asked her, "How did you learn to make tea?" She smiled and said, "I learned from my grandfather since I was a child, he is a tea man and has a deep affection and research for tea. He taught me that making tea is not only a skill, but also a kind of life attitude, to feel the changes of tea with heart, to taste the artistic conception of tea with emotion, and to understand the philosophy of tea with wisdom. He said that tea is a plant and a soul, which can communicate with people and nature, people and people, and people and hearts. He said that tea is an art and a culture, which can inherit history, integrate nationalities, and improve taste. He said that tea is a kind of pleasure and a kind of cultivation, which can eliminate troubles, increase happiness, and cultivate temperament. ”
As she spoke, her eyes flashed with love for tea and admiration for her grandfather. I listened attentively and felt that her words were very contagious, like a poem, and each sentence was full of deep meaning. I asked her, "Is your grandfather okay now?" She shook her head and said, "He passed away last year, this teahouse is his last wish, and he hopes that I can inherit his business and spread the spirit of tea to more people." So I quit my job and opened this teahouse, using the method he taught me to make a good cup of tea for each guest and tell a story about tea, hoping that they can get some inspiration and insights from it. ”
After she finished speaking, she brought the brewed teapot to me and said, "This is the tea you want, please use it slowly." I took the teapot and saw a small "Yi" character engraved on it, which was the logo of Yilin magazine. I asked her in surprise, "Are you a reader of Yilin?" She nodded and said, "Yes, I like Yilin very much, its articles are very interesting, very inspiring, and very warm." I buy it every time I read it, and sometimes I recommend some to my guests. I think there are many similarities between Yilin and tea, both of which can bring a kind of spiritual nourishment and comfort. ”
When I listened, my heart moved, and I felt that she had a point. I picked up the teacup, blew it gently, tasted it, and felt the tea aroma overflowing, and the aftertaste was endless. I raised my head, looked at her, and said, "Thank you, the tea you make is delicious, the stories you tell are touching, and your teahouse is very meaningful." I think you are a very talented and affectionate girl, and your grandfather must be very proud of you. I hope you can stick to your dreams, make your teahouse better and better, write your stories more and more exciting, and maybe one day, you will become the author of "Yilin" and let more people share your feelings and experiences. ”
When she heard this, there was a hint of shyness and joy on her face, and she said, "Thank you for your praise and encouragement, I will work hard." Do you like watching Yilin? If you don't mind, I can send you a copy, this is the latest issue with a lot of good articles and I think you will definitely like it. As she spoke, she took out a copy of Yilin from under the counter and handed it to me. I took it and saw a big headline written on the cover: "The Story of a Cup of Tea". I was pleasantly surprised, "Isn't that the story you just told me?" Are you already the author of "Yilin"? She smiled and said, "Yes, this is my first submission, I didn't expect it to be adopted, and I was on the cover, I'm really happy and grateful." This is the story I wrote to my grandfather, the story I wrote to everyone who loves tea, and the story I wrote to you. ”
I looked at her and was so moved that I couldn't speak, so I could only hold her hand hard and say, "Congratulations, you are really amazing, your story is beautiful, your teahouse is beautiful, your dream is beautiful, and your future will definitely be even more beautiful." I bless you and thank you for giving me a cup of tea, a story, a surprise, and a revelation. I will cherish this "Yilin", I will also cherish this friendship, I will cherish this touch, and I will also cherish this artistic conception. I hope to have the opportunity to come to your teahouse again, drink tea with you, chat together, and share "Yilin" together. ”
This book is also too good