The Classic of Tea

About “The Classic of Tea”

The Classic of Tea is a philosophical monograph on tea and tea culture written by the Tang dynasty author Lu Yu between 760 and 762 CE. It is recognized as the first known tea classic in the world. Lu Yu's original manuscript is no longer extant. The earliest surviving editions of the work date to the Ming dynasty. The text is a literary work that focuses on the history, preparation, and cultural significance of tea. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)