Lu Yu

Lu Yu was a Chinese scholar and tea expert from the Tang Dynasty, often called the " Sage of Tea." He authored *The Classic of Tea*, the first detailed guide to cultivating, processing, and appreciating tea. His work laid the foundation for tea culture in China and influenced tea practices worldwide. Lu Yu emphasized purity, quality, and the aesthetic experience of tea drinking, helping elevate it from a daily habit to an art form. His contributions are considered instrumental in shaping traditional Chinese tea culture and its principles still valued today.