{"product_id":"diancha-the-chinese-art-of-powdered-tea-milan-september-19th-2-4-pm","title":"Diancha: the Chinese art of powdered tea. Milan, September 19th 2-4 pm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eThrough Jianzhan ceramics and the precise simplicity of gestures, we will discover the art of Diancha, the Chinese preparation of whisked powdered tea\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eOn \u003cstrong\u003eSaturday 19th September\u003c\/strong\u003e we will begin our journey through the history of tea and ceramics, immersing ourselves in the refined dimension of Song Dynasty, when tea was elevated to an art form, bringing new elegance to the imperial courts.\u003cbr\u003eWith \u003cstrong\u003eDiancha 点茶\u003c\/strong\u003e, the preparation of tea becomes an aesthetic pursuit that begins with the choice of tools and bowls best suited to highlight tea in its integrity: its taste, fragrance, colour and texture. Attention to the elegance of each gesture and the refinement of the objects used in whisking of tea complete an artistic picture that places the Song Dynasty at the cultural apex of tea history: a history that, precisely in that period, was beginning to take its first steps beyond China's borders and into new traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEvery participant will practice Diancha with the finest tea powder\u003c\/strong\u003e, and afterwards, we'll split into groups for a lively \u003cstrong\u003eDiancha competition\u003c\/strong\u003e: an authentic taste of the \"tea fighting\" (\u003cem\u003eDòuchá\u003c\/em\u003e 斗茶) invented during the Song Dynasty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaturday 19 and Sunday 20 September we will open the first \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/milanoteaweek.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Milano Tea Week\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMilano Tea Week \u003c\/a\u003ewith a series of four events dedicated to the historical evolution of tea and ceramics, through centuries and lands that will take us from Song to Ming Dynasty.\u003cbr\u003eThe week will continue with events in collaboration with various Milan-based organisations, exploring tea in its many forms and expressions.\u003cbr\u003eFind the full programme of Milano Tea Week, with participation options, here.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eastern Leaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54306054930765,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0247\/6589\/0640\/files\/DSCF2561_4ab56576-1fc4-41f8-8125-d6e3ba984b1d.jpg?v=1784128925","url":"https:\/\/easternleaves.com\/it\/products\/diancha-the-chinese-art-of-powdered-tea-milan-september-19th-2-4-pm","provider":"Eastern Leaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}