In Chengdu, tea culture has developed into the Chengdu-featured (特色的) tea house culture. There is a saying about Chengdu tea houses: You could see more tea houses than sunny days. The tea houses catch so much eyesight because of their many different functions (功能): for fun, relaxing and meetings.

The desks and chairs in the tea houses are often made of bamboo. The teas are usually jasmine (茉莉花) tea, Longjing, and Biluochun. They use northern Gaiwan as tea sets (larger than Gongfu Gaiwan). Gaiwan is made up of three parts: the lid (盖), the cup and the saucer (茶碟). When the tea service master pours water into the Gaiwan, you will see the water falling from the air into Gaiwan, with a lively sound. In a moment, water stops. Then look at the Gaiwan. The water in it is just right at the level of the Gaiwan’s mouth, with a simple drop on the desk.

No matter where you are in Chengdu, in a quiet park or in a busy street, you can see those featured tea houses. People can stay there for half a day, having only a cup of tea and snacks. In the talks of friends and neighbors, the colorful tea culture of Sichuan is fully expressed.

【小题1】Why do the tea houses catch so much eyesight?
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【小题2】Are the desks and the chairs in the tea houses often made of bamboo or wood?
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【小题3】How many kinds of teas are mentioned in this passage?
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【小题4】What is Gaiwan made up of?
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【小题5】What is the passage mainly about?
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