Lu Yu

Lu Yu (simplified Chinese: 陆羽; traditional Chinese: 陸羽; pinyin: Lù Yǔ; 733–804) or Lu Ji (陆疾), courtesy name Jici (季疵) was a Chinese tea master and writer. He is respected as the Sage of Tea for his contribution to Chinese tea culture. He is best known for his monumental book The Classic of Tea, also known as Ch'a Ching (simplified Chinese: 茶经), the first definitive work on cultivating, making and drinking tea.

"Luk Yu" redirects here. For the tea house and restaurant, see Luk Yu (restaurant). For the island, see Dezhou Island.
Not to be confused with Song dynasty poet Lu You, who may also be referred to as Lu Yu.
In this Chinese name, the family name is Lu.
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