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Yu Lu
733–804
Known as the “Sage of Tea,” this Tang-dynasty writer transformed tea-making into a studied art. His landmark work, The Classic of Tea, remains one of the earliest and most influential guides to cultivating, preparing, and drinking tea.
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About the author
Lu Yu (733–804) was a Chinese tea master and writer born in Tianmen, Hubei. He studied at a monastery and later deepened his knowledge of tea, herbs, literature, and poetry through travel and friendships with scholars of the Tang dynasty.
His best-known work, The Classic of Tea (Cha Jing), is widely regarded as the first comprehensive book on tea. It examines tea’s origins, cultivation, preparation, water, utensils, and customs, helping establish tea as an important part of Chinese culture.
Lu Yu’s expertise and devotion earned him lasting recognition as the “Sage of Tea.” His writing influenced tea practice for centuries, and he is still remembered as a foundational figure in the history of tea.