And because they were paying a significant amount for the tea, they wanted the utensils and the surroundings to match, so they began being more meticulous about these elements. Thus did a culture of refined appreciation for tea spread among the general public.
而因為茶價所費不貲，為「茶器與環境互相搭配」，講究喝茶器皿、重視品茗環境等「品茗文化」也逐漸被及大眾。