Though the work itself is extremely interesting and valuable, the life of lu yu is, by all accounts, fascinating. It is not just an element of the tea tradition lore, that later spread to neighboring. Til classc of teacha jingtea sutra by lu yu has been. In 1768, just over a thousand years later during the qing dynasty 16161911, jingling was hit by drought and the whole city was badly in need of water. A history of the world in 6 glasses chapters 910 summary. The classic of tea yu lu, lu yu, demi hitz, francis ross carpenter on amazon. The highly esteemed poet and former buddhist priest had strict notions about the proper procedure for brewing, steeping, and serving tea. The classic of tea or tea classic simplified chinese.
It uses important aspects of brewing tea such as effective brewing times and balanced tea water ratios to bring. The original book of tea march 01, 2002 by james norwood pratt. Both chiang kaichiek and mao zhedong had summer cottages here, far away from the demands of life in government. According to tea lore, lu yu was an orphan of jinling county now tianmen county in hubei province who was adopted. Sep 25, 2009 an article by latterday tea scholar james norwood pratt states that lu yus the classic of tea known variously as cha ching, cha jing, and the tea classic was a product of five years of hermithood. It was tang dynasty time during lu yu s time period. Somehow lu yu wangled a contract for a book on tea. He is best known for his monumental book the classic of tea, the first definitive work on cultivating, making and drinking tea. The book is not large, about 7000 chinese characters in the literary language of the tang dynasty, a condensed, refined and poetic style of chinese. Buy the classic of tea 1st edition by yu lu, francis ross carpenter isbn. Zou fuzi was moved by lu yus obsession with tea and his skill in brewing good tea. Adding to the western understanding of tea with the translation of another classic swells our hearts. Tea tempers the spirits and harmonizes the mind, dispels lassitude and relieves fatigue, awakens thought and prevents drowsiness, lightens or refreshes the body, and clears the perceptive faculties. It is why lu yu has been lifted to the station of saint of tea.
He is a respected figure on the subject of tea to this day. Lengeman iii in resources and information 2 comments as premium tea has experienced something of a resurgence in popularity in recent years, there has also been a. Written in the eighth century, this fascinating book looks at the in. The fruits of his research were written down in his masterpiecethe classic of tea. During this period, lu yu often brewed tea for his teacher. Catherine changthe epoch times when speaking of tea, lu yu is an important person to give thanks to. The classic of tea written by lu yu and translated and introduced by francis ross carpenter. It goes well with fresh fruit salad, fruit and custard tartlets, cookies with pistachios or pine nuts. Lu yu and the classic of tea on september 25, 2009 october 31, 2011 by william i. During the tang dynasty 618907 the tea sage lu yu wrote of the delicious nature of lu shan tea. Lu yu 733804 is respected as the sage of tea for his contribution to chinese tea culture. Monks had enjoyed a long association with tea in south china, but it was not until lu yus compilation of the chajing the classic of tea and the spread of tea drinking by itinerant chan monastics that tea culture became popular throughout the empire and beyond.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. In his late years, lu yu withdrew from the outside world and concentrated on research into tea. Lu yu named his text chajing much alike the heart sutra xinzangjing. The classic of tea or tea classic is the first known monograph on tea in the world, by chinese writer lu yu between 760 ce and 762 ce, during the tang dynasty. Ad 780 by lu yu, the first book that is specialized on the knowledge of tea, tea processing, tea making, tea drinking and tea legends. He is respected as the sage of tea for his contribution to chinese tea culture. The poet lu yu, native of hunan province, in the tang dynasty wrote cha jing the book of tea also called the classic of tea. Jul 28, 2017 lu yu was a selftaught scholar and author of the classic of tea, the oldest surviving guide to tea from traditional china, published sometime in the late 8th century. The classic of tea was penned by lu yu during the eighth century. Today, because of the natural beauty of lu shan, a part of the mountain has become a highlevel resort area. Written in the eighth century, this fascinating book looks at the intricacies.
It was tang dynasty time during lu yus time period. Grand tea master sen soshitsu begins his examination of tea s origins and development from the eighth century through the heian and medieval eras. Dec 21, 2007 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. According to tea lore, lu yu was an orphan of jinling county now tianmen county in hubei province who was adopted by a buddhist monk of the dragon cloud. Yes, we are sorely lacking an accessible english translation of lu yu s tea classic. The classic of tea by lu yu is the first, earliest, most comprehensive and complete study of tea, acclaimed as an encyclopedia of tea.
The story of lu yu hits home two major points to me. Chineseenglish tea studies terminology, 2010, luyu tea culture institute, co. It is especially fitting for persons of selfrestraint and inner worth. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The elevation of tea drinking to an art form began in the 8th century, with the publication of lu yu s the classic art of tea. For six years, lu yu stayed in huomen mountain studying under the guidance of master zou fuzi. The first book about the rules of successful tea brewing was called tea classic cha jing. And i think what the republican party has to do, if its going to incorporate the tea party efforts in it, is to come up with an agenda that the american people. Luyu tea culture institute is the only accredited tea studies school in taiwan.
Chinese zen chan in chinese buddhist monks drank tea to stay awake during long hours of meditation. The book discusses comprehensively the history, origin, current status, production technology of tea as well as. In the book, lu yu tried to comprehensively present all known. Lengeman iii in resources and information 2 comments as premium tea has experienced something of a resurgence in popularity in recent years, there has also been a corresponding increase in books on related topics. Yan is the first part of wang yanxins name, honoring her innovation in creating this new tea. The coverage of tea in china ranges from the earliest possible textual references to tea, to accounts of tea in medieval anomaly accounts and buddhist texts, to tang tea poetry by li bai and others, to lu yus classic of tea, to a twelfthcentury japanese work on tea, to ming practices of tea connoisseurship. Lu yu s tea classic is the earliest known treatise on tea, and perhaps the most famous work on tea. From the longer wikipedia article 1 the classic of tea or tea classic simplified chinese. Lu yu was a selftaught scholar and author of the classic of tea, the oldest surviving guide to tea from traditional china, published sometime in the late 8th century. It is processed by chinese ethnic minority and is the only famous chinese green tea that is processed using steam method entirely.
Lu yu is respected as the sage of tea for his contribution to chinese tea culture. Chinese oolong tea semioxidized, chinese white tea, flavours, rose petals, raspberries, mallow flowers. English edition of cha jing the book of tea by lu yu 733. The term classic is basically the same since it uses the same chinese character, but on the other hand, in this context that word doesnt have much of its original intended meaning which didnt have anything to do with the chajing being a time. The effect of tea is cooling and as a beverage it is most suitable. It is how gong fu cha, the chinese tea ceremony, was developed. A look at the history of tea, east and west as well as chapters on the tools, manufacture, brewing, and drinking of tea. Beautifully illustrated by demi hitz published by little brown company 1974 very good condition. Gourmet tea company present the us patented lu yu teamaster automatic tea brewer. Mar 27, 2007 gourmet tea company present the us patented lu yu teamaster automatic tea brewer. For my part, there is a tremendous joy in imagining this brightest of characters sneaking off to brew tea in some hidden corner of the palace. Lu yu s book on the cha ching classic book of tea is one of the very best and earliest foundational texts about tea drinking and chinese tea culture. A comprehensive look at tea history, production and the tea culture of tangera china, the books ten chapters take a look at.
An article by latterday tea scholar james norwood pratt states that lu yus the classic of tea known variously as cha ching, cha jing, and the tea classic was a product of five years of hermithood. These ceremonies often recognized the religious origins of tea drinking, with tea seen as a form of spiritual, as well as bodily refreshment 183. Though the work itself is extremely interesting and valuable, the. To commemorate this landmark cooperative tea producing effort, yu lu is added to the tea name. He cleared the rock together with some of his students and dug a well around the fountainhead of that spring. I have the chinese version downloaded from the gutenberg website but i dont have the english version. English edition of cha jing the book of tea by lu yu. Lushan yunwu chinese loose tea and teaware wholesale. Lu yu provides tea drinkers with practical and spiritual information about all aspects of tea. According to tea lore, lu yu was an orphan of jinling county now tianmen. Almost a millennium before the perfection of chado the way of tea by sen rikyu 15221591, the chinese scholarofficial lu yu d. This is the chinese green tea that most resembles japanese green tea.
Lushan yunwu chinese loose tea and teaware wholesale, buy. The classic of tea classic and collectors edition chinese. The francis ross carpenter translation has been out of print for a while so used editions are quite expensive, but you can still find them in libraries. He is best known for his monumental book the classic of tea, the first definitive work on cultivating, making and drinking tea biography.
Luyu tea culture institute publications department authors. Lu shan yun wu tea is featured by delicate jade green color and luster, unveiled silver pekoe, lingering fragrance, freshingly sweet savor, as well as longlasting aftertaste. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Teachat oldest and largest tea forum online the classic. A woman is like a tea bag you cant tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water. It was not until the 14th century that green tea became accessible to the general public for enjoyment and medicinal purposes. It has influences tea drinking and practices greatly, including those that eventually permeated japan and evolved into the japanese tea ceremony. Processed lushan yunwu tea boasts of emerald one bud one leaf tea leaves, longlasting taste and rich nutritional content, such as tea polyphenol and other extracts. In the book, lu yu tried to comprehensively present all known information about chinese tea culture. The school does offer tea arts certification for individuals in the tea industry or with the genuine goal of beginning or continuing learning tea arts and culture for specialized purpose, present or. The elevation of tea drinking to an art form began in the 8th century, with the publication of lu yus the classic art of tea. It was during this period that the most renowned text on tea was written by lu yu who is still considered to this day as the sacred guardian of tea. Cha jing or tea classic is an important part of tang china cultural heritage. You cant just have slogans, you cant just have catchy phrases.
It uses important aspects of brewing tea such as effective brewing times and balanced teawater ratios to bring. Tea classic by lu yu and other tea literature of tang dynasty. The book, the earliest, most intact and comprehensive monograph on tea in china and even in the whole world, is finished in the tang dynasty more than 1,000 years ago. Like the author of confessions of an english opiumeater, lu yu saw it as the chance of a lifetime. The name yu lu yan cha black comes from the ancient names of henan and shandong province. Lu yu, the author of the classic of tea, lived during the tang dynasty and died in 804. Written in the eighth century, this fascinating book looks at the intricacies involved in brewing tea, describing precisely how the perfect tea should be made. For example, only water from a slowmoving stream was acceptable, and the tea. This book is the reason tea is the way it is today. It is divided into three sections and ten chapters, including the origin of tea, tea tools, tea picking, tea cooking, tea ceremony and famous tea producing. The emperors treatise on tea is one of the most important tea texts in history. It is very comforting to be the recipient of a gift passed down for more than a millennium. Pdf tea has always been a friend to china jennifer.
Yes, we are sorely lacking an accessible english translation of lu yus tea classic. The tea interests wanted their haphazard methods of cultivation and production codified, compared, and analyzed in a clearly understandable report. The book discusses comprehensively the history, origin, current status, production technology of tea as well as the skills of tea drinking and the tea ceremony. Grand tea master sen soshitsu begins his examination of teas origins and development from the eighth century through the heian and medieval eras. The book is the quintessence of tea saint lu yus tea knowledge. For six years lu yu stayed in houmen mountain studying under the guidance of master zou fuzi. The book embraces philosophy, meditation, and everyday life functions all in their proper relation to tea. En shi yu lu is a very unique tea that originates from en shi city ba jiao village area of hubei province. Project gutenberg offers 61,896 free ebooks to download. For his achievements, he has for centuries been recognized in chinese. Book has cloth boards and is in excellent condition. English edition of cha jing the book of tea by lu yu 733804. The association of tea with culture and sophistication was assured by the poet, lu yu, whose book the classic of tea helped to make teadrinking a highly ceremonial affair.
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