喝茶的藝術（二）The Art Of Tea Drinking （II）

林小姐：中國人喝茶的歷史有多久了？

How long have the Chinese people been drinking tea?

王小姐：大概從唐朝起，茶就是一般人日常的飲料了。

Tea has gradually become a daily beverage probably starting from the Tang dynasty.

林小姐：為什麼茶會變成為華人傳統的飲料呢？

Why has tea become a traditional Chinese beverage?

王小姐：大概跟喝茶有益身體健康有關吧！

It probably has something to do with the fact that they believe drink tea is good for one’s health.

林小姐：現在人們還是按照傳統的方式泡茶嗎？

Do people today still brew tea in the traditional way?

王小姐：為了適應現代生活，泡茶的方式改變了

不少，一切都講求快速簡單。

In order to keep up with the fast pace in of society, tea growing methods have changed a lot.  they will emphasize speed and a simplicity.

林小姐：你喜歡用哪一種方式泡茶呢？

What way do you like to make tea?

王小姐：我喜歡用傳統的方式來泡茶。

I prefer to blow tea in the traditional way.