In the old days, Ciqikou was a famous water wharf and cargo distribution center in Chongqing. It had a large number of working people, so the tea culture was not so leisurely and elegant, but had a market style: Tuocha and Laoyin tea were drunk, and tea sets were covered with bow

When it comes to teahouses, Chengdu is probably the first place that most people think of. But in fact, there were once more teahouses in Chongqing than in Chengdu.

Chongqing Old Teahouse

Since ancient times, Chongqing has been said to have "many city gates, temples, and teahouses." For Chongqing people, drinking tea is a traditional hobby. They drink it in the morning and evening, and also drink it when discussing business and settling disputes. , and they all love "sitting in teahouses".

In the old days, Ciqikou was a famous water wharf and cargo distribution center in Chongqing. It had a large number of working people, so the tea culture was not so leisurely and elegant, but a market style: the people who drank it were Tuocha and Laoyin tea, and tea sets were used. It is a tureen, and people sit on wooden square tables and high chairs. After work, people sweat profusely and go to the teahouse to make a cup of tea to quench their thirst and pour it into their mouths. This is the normal way for old Chongqing people to drink tea. However, with the transformation of old cities and the rapid development of new cities, many old teahouses have drifted away.

In the alternating season of spring and summer, I was sweating profusely while walking on the bluestone road up and down Ciqikou, and accidentally walked into this century-old teahouse deep in the alley of Ciqikou: the former residence of Hanlin. Drinking a cup of " tureen tea " in the courtyard that has been built for more than 300 years, appreciates the rich historical heritage of the old teahouse.

Touching the past and present life of Hanlin's old residence

I never thought that this chance encounter would be a teahouse in a 300-year-old house. As soon as you walk into the courtyard, the quiet and simple smell hits your face. At the door, there are allusions to "Hanlin Academy" and "Introduction to Hanlin Huang Zhongyin's Former Residence". On the lintel, the characters "former residence of Hanlin Hanlin in the Qing Dynasty" and "Longyin Painting and Calligraphy Society" will immediately give you the illusion of traveling back to a scholarly family in the Qing Dynasty.

"One subject, three exams, five li and two Hanlin", why it was named "Hanlin Academy" because it produced two Hanlin bachelors.

Hanlin Academy, the name sounds quite shocking. I wonder which emperor set up the state organs in Ciqikou ! Upon closer inspection, it turned out to be a former residence where the editors and editors of the Hanlin Academy lived. The Hanlin Academy in Ciqikou was a place that scholars at that time yearned for. Today only an atrium and an inner court remain. There are two old trees, a clump of palmetto and several bamboo chairs in the atrium, which is quite elegant and charming.

Touch the past and present life of Hanlin's old residence, 300 years of architectural heritage, and every brick and stone tells a story.

It is surrounded by old tile-roofed houses on both sides, like a courtyard. Decades of Paulownia trees, palm bamboo, osmanthus and other potted plants make the yard more peaceful. This house was built in the late Ming Dynasty. The architecture of the Ming Dynasty did not pay attention to carved beams and painted buildings, but more emphasis on practicality and simplicity. The ancient buildings are covered in dust, and the doorposts are also vicissitudes of life and full of charm.

The thick door pillars are a little mottled due to the passage of time but are still strong, but the stones under the capitals have weathered a lot. Looking up, the plaque of "Old Place" comes into view, which immediately makes people feel more friendly. In the calligraphy and painting room, each piece of calligraphy and painting exudes a strong cultural atmosphere.

Although the owner of the old courtyard is over seventy years old, he is still very enthusiastic. He prepares the most authentic bowl tea for every guest who comes and talks about the years of the teahouse. The old local teahouse is the filming location of the CCTV program "Far Home". On the wall of the courtyard, there is a photo of Mr. Cao and CCTV host Jing Yidan.

The Jianghu in Gaiwan Tea

"Drinking tea is not only a rest, but also a way of life for old Chongqing."

Compared with Chengdu Teahouse, Chongqing's teahouses also undertake many functions other than drinking tea and chatting.Walking into the "Old Place" teahouse in Ciqikou, the boss said that there were many rules in old Chongqing teahouses. For example, if the lid of the tea bowl is opened and placed on the tray, the waiter will come over and pour water; if the guest needs to leave temporarily for something, , it won’t be too long, just put a small object on the tea lid, and the boss will reserve a seat for you; when you are leaving, put the lid upside down into the tea, and the waiter will come and clean it up; under no circumstances can you put the lid down Put it upside down on the table, it is a curse... These rules may seem complicated, but those who frequent teahouses must learn clearly. If you make a mistake, it will be a trivial matter and you will be despised, and sometimes you will get into trouble.

"No one talks about these rules now, and everyone drinks casually. The boss said that these customs in the old teahouse can only be told as stories when setting up the Longmen Formation. "People who drink tea in a bowl, regardless of their status, rich or poor, As long as you love the leisurely atmosphere and the market atmosphere, that's enough. Celebrities such as Xu Feihong, Guo Moruo, Wu Zuoren, Feng Yuxiang, etc. have all come to porcelain mouth to drink tureen tea, and this tureen tea is even more popular among the general public. ”

There is no luxurious and high-end decoration, no deliberate embellishment. In a small corner of the alley, there are a few wooden rectangular tables, a few bamboo lounge chairs, a small historical copper kettle, and a few simple tea sets, a group of people enjoying life, The old man is killing time or chatting about the past and present. His long beard is full of stories.

An old local teahouse, a quiet courtyard in the middle of the bustle, with bowls of tea and bamboo chairs, it is worth sitting here, only time remains. Frozen brown.

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