Both tea and poetry emphasize the beauty and profundity of nature and describe the harmonious relationship between man and nature. The concepts of "elegance and naturalness" and "Taoism and naturalness" in tea ceremony are similar to those in poetry, such as "keeping heaven and earth upright, perfecting ancient and modern laws" and "the mountain is not high, and the immortal is famous", all of which emphasize the infinite charm and value of nature.
Tea and poetry both express China people's deep thoughts and feelings about life. The concepts of "tea alone, people alone" and "caring for each other with heart" in tea ceremony are similar to those in poetry, such as "If life is just like the first time, why is it sad in the autumn wind?" And "since God has given talent, let it be employed!" They all emphasize the preciousness and significance of life.
Tea and poetry are both important carriers of emotional communication and traditional cultural inheritance. In tea ceremony, the expression "when you meet people and things you like, manage with your heart and care with love" is similar to the expression in poetry that "my clothes are getting wider and I don't regret it, and I am haggard for Iraq" and "holding your hand and growing old with my son", which all express the importance that China people attach to emotional communication and family inheritance.
To sum up, tea and poetry have similarities and differences. Their perfect combination not only embodies the profoundness of China traditional culture, but also shows the cultural confidence and spiritual strength of China people.