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The famous Chinese legend of Bole appraises horses

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In ancient China, there was a renowned horse evaluator named Bole. He was famous for his extraordinary ability to recognize the potential of horses that others often overlooked. One day, a man brought a horse to Bole, seeking his opinion. Upon examining the horse, Bole declared that it had great potential despite its ordinary and unimpressive appearance. Unlike others who dismissed the horse as mediocre, Bole saw something special in it. He believed that a truly exceptional horse might not always stand out at first glance. Bole's unique talent lay in his ability to perceive the hidden strengths and capabilities of horses that were not immediately obvious to others. As time went on, and with proper training and care, the horse began to exhibit outstanding qualities. It became faster, stronger, and more enduring than anyone had anticipated. The horse's remarkable performance validated Bole's initial judgment, proving that he had an unparalleled eye for discerning talent in ev

Why Do People Revere Tea with a Religious Devotion?

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Tea, like coffee, is one of the most popular natural beverages in the world. However, tea enthusiasts harbor a religious-like reverence for tea. This devotion is evident in the ceremonies, tea arts, and tea culture, where people demonstrate a respectful piety unmatched by any other food or drink.     Japanese Tea Ceremony     Chinese Tea Art   What is the tea ceremony, and what are tea arts? If you ask 100 people, 95 might say they don't know or can't explain it clearly, and the remaining 5 might offer five different answers. Some say the tea ceremony is a lifestyle, and tea arts are a form of performance. This seems reasonable but still feels vague and elusive. There are many lifestyles—drinking coffee, consuming alcohol, or following a vegetarian diet—but there is no "coffee ceremony," "wine ceremony," or "vegetarian ceremony," nor are there performance arts dedicated to these practices.   A Google search for "the origin of tea" yields