He likes Golden oolong tea and Assam black tea in wait a moment.
Richer said, 'What do you think that western people like Chinese tea or not, especially oolong tea?'.
I said, '........'.
Richer said, 'Just like those herb teas, from western countries. Do you like herb tea, such as rose tea, mint tea or fruit tea?'.
I said, 'Hum, I don't like herb very much because ........'.
Richer said, 'See. It is same. Maybe western people feel the same way about oolong tea as you in the beginning. And then you have to introduce the value of oolong tea to them at first. Take them to the entrance of the world of tea. Show them how the world of tea beautiful and various is through professional and relaxed methods.'.
I said, 'I think you are right. In my opinion, the better way to get close to some things new is to experience them by yourself first , and just remember the feel you get purely. Later, if the experience is wonderful, then figure out which one or two make you impressive. Finally it is the proper time to check the data and go get some information from those "specialists".'.
Richer said, 'Why did you use punctuation marks, " ", here?'.
( How Richer hear the punctuation marks? :) )
I said, 'The favorite of tea is personal and private. No matter how people are new to the world of tea, their private experience is the most important element in this world. Some people are sensitive about feel, taste, fragrance,and so on, but they are minority. Most people are insensitive, yes. Seems the right way is to listen to "specialists" first, but it is totally wrong.'.
Richer said,'How come?'.
I said, '1st, the world of tea is various. How do you know the "specialists" is professional in which tea? 2nd, it is normal and usual that a person introduce what he or she prefer to you, but you do not like it actually. For example, I like to have a cup of black tea every morning, I will recommend you to have some in the morning unconsciously, if you ask me something about tea. 3rd, I might like oolong tea because of its fragrance, but it does not mean you will like it, even thought I show you everything wonderful about oolong tea hardly. 4th, ........'.Richer said, 'OK! OK! I understand what you mean. You just said that I am necessary to have my own experience and ideas before I ask for advice, right? And no matter what you or "specialists" say, I should be true and loyal to what I really feel while I am drinking a cup of tea instead of just listen to you or "specialists", and do not ignore my personal feel and experience, even it is small.'.
I said, 'Yes, that is totally right. You are intelligent!'.
:)
