The format is simple – a host serves tea with some sweets, the guests drink it and then express thanks; that’s all.

茶艺的格式是简单的——主人用茶和一些甜点招待客人，客人品茶，然后表达谢意，茶艺就到此结束。

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But it was the backing of the Tea Party Express that truly energised her campaign.

但真正使竞选活动充满活力的是“茶党快车”的支持。

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But it was the backing of the Tea Party Express which truly energised the campaign.

但真正使竞选活动精力充沛的是“茶党快车”的支持。

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After stops in 48 cities in 23 states, the Tea Party Express rolled to a stop just blocks from the White House.

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Tea Party Express organizer Amy Kremer addressed a crowd of several thousand people on Pennsylvania Avenue and predicted the movement would bring change to Washington in November's midterm congressional elections.

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But not everyone on hand welcomed the Tea Party Express.

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Tea Party Express was preparing its first bus tour, and had invited Tea Party Patriots to join.

WSJ: Birth of a Movement: Tea Party Rode Wave of Discontent

But it was the backing of the Tea Party Express that truly energised her campaign.

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To that end, it is worth reprinting the statement issued by Tea Party Express Chairwoman, Amy Kraemer.

FORBES: Tea Party Shamed By Founder Judson Phillips