A concise history of tea standardization:
① Tea Powder. During the Song Dynasty, people pursued a frothy foam on their tea and thus popularized the use of hydraulic stone mills to grind tea leaves into powder. Tea powder is a standardized product; the thickness of the foam was visually discernible, leading to standardized aesthetics and making tea competitions a trend. Modern examples include Dayi Tea Crystals and Tiansili Tea Powder. Today, Matcha is produced on an increasingly larger scale in Guizhou and Zhejiang provinces.
② Tea Bags. Americans preferred not to see loose tea leaves, so tea bags emerged as a solution. Tea bags are convenient and suitable for a wide range of drinking scenarios, leading to the birth of Lipton, the world's largest tea company. Following Lipton, brands like CHALI have also gained popularity.
③ Prepared Tea. Extracted from fresh leaves and scientifically blended, prepared tea offers consistent taste and is produced on assembly lines. Japanese brand Itoen pioneered this approach, while China's Dongfang Yeshui has become a new representative. Brands like Heytea and Burptealady sell tea in cups, focusing on the tea liquid itself.
④ Tea Cans. Upgrading the packaging and ingredients of tea bags, Xiao Guan Tea emerged. Initially expensive, it is expected to become more affordable and a national beverage in the future.
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