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Abstract

During the Song Dynasty, various goods were traded through maritime commerce. Among them, imports of spices amounted to tens of thousands of 斤 each year, constituting a quarter of the total imports. Accordingly, various flavors were introduced and it also affected the culture of tea. The use of spices in tea can be traced back to the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period in China and the Goryeo Dynasty in Korea. The common trace of using spices in tea in both Korea and China is reflected in the term '腦原茶,' which remains in Wuyue and Goryeo. While it appears to have been first created in Wuyue, it is not considered that the '腦原茶' used in Goryeo was imported from China. Instead, it is reasonable to posit that Goryeo independently crafted its own '腦原茶' with the widespread adoption of manufacturing methods. Thus, a more natural understanding of the records preserved in both Korea and China suggests viewing Goryeo's '腦原茶' not as a name based on the production area but rather as a nomenclature derived from the method of manufacturing tea using flavorings. The disappearance of '腦原茶' records in China after 977 can be attributed to the integration of Wuyue into the Song Dynasty, leading to its demise. Simultaneously, the prevailing practice of exclusively consuming tea was established through advancements in tea-making technology during the Song Dynasty. "During the prosperous Song Dynasty, the trade of spices became vibrant, and civilians actively consumed a variety of fragrances. Stores selling spices were operated throughout urban streets, offering fragrant remedies and scented snacks. Spices were utilized in various ways, including incense burning, culinary applications, and medicinal purposes. The popularization and diversification of spices consumption had an impact on tea, particularly evident in the development of blended teas and scented teas during the Song and Yuan Dynasties. During the flourishing Song Dynasty, the active trade of spices prompted diverse consumption among the general population. Shops selling spices were scattered throughout urban streets, offering not only aromatic remedies but also spiced snacks as culinary delights. Spices were utilized in various ways, including incense burning, culinary applications, and medicinal purposes. The popularization and diversification of spice consumption had an impact on tea, as evidenced by the development of blended teas and scented teas during the Song and Yuan Dynasties.