Chapter 5
The History of Tea (Book 1)
The Classic of Tea
We looked at Lu Yu in the last chapter. This time, we give a once-over to his masterpiece, The Cha Jing or Classic of Tea. The national popularity of tea in China really catches fire after Lu Yu shows everyone how to enjoy it, and enjoy life at the same time.
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