is a culture built upon the paradox of the incompatible-turned-compatibility of water and fire. It is a relationship between wind, fire, and water.

Tea culture is a paradox in itself. Although water and fire seem incompatible from a purely elemental point of view, Lu Yu stressed their interdependence. How could one boil water without fire? And how could a person make tea without water? Therefore, Lu Yu molded the images of fire, birds, fish, and waves on teapots, in order to show the relationship between wind, fire, and water.

is representative of purity. It takes root in the bosoms of hills and valleys, and absorbs rain and dew in high mountains in order to grow green leaves.

Tea represents purity. It takes root in the bosoms of hills and valleys, and absorbs rain and dew in high mountains in order to grow green leaves.

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