清茶苦酒
[qīng chá kŭ jiŭ]
Pure tea, bitter wine indicates savoring both the simple, mellow tastes of tea and the potent bittersweet flavor of aged liquor, implying contemplation of complex emotions such as hardships endured in pursuit of higher realms like tranquility and wisdom or cherishing refined sentiments amid mundane realities. It reveals a profound appreciation towards traditional Chinese culture.