???????? The Classic Of Tea

<p>???????????????????????</p><p></p><p>??A Masterpiece of Cultural Heritage?</p><p>Legendary cartoonist Tsai Chih Chung reimagines China's timeless classic in comics!</p><p></p><p>????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>??Treasure Edition with Historical Authenticity?</p><p>Authorized by the National Library of China to reproduce the rare Song Dynasty Baichuan Xuehai manuscript of The Classic of Tea featuring collector seals from dynastic luminaries-a must-have for connoisseurs.</p><p></p><p>?????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>?Exclusive Artistic Vision?</p><p>Tsai's first-ever illustrated adaptation of The Classic of Tea with a never-before-seen depiction of Lu Yu the Sage of Tea.</p><p>????</p><p></p><p>Brief Introduction</p><p></p><p>??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????1200????????????????????? ???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????1273????750????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????</p><p></p><p>The Classic of Tea (Chajing) authored by Lu Yu (honored as the ?Sage of Tea?) stands as ?the earliest most comprehensive and systematic treatise on tea culture in China and the world?. Revered as the ?Encyclopedia of Tea? it elevates agricultural practices into an exquisite cultural art form whose influence endures vibrantly even ?over 1200 years? after its creation.</p><p></p><p>This edition is based on the ?Song Dynasty Baichuan Xuehai manuscript? of The Classic of Tea (1273 CE) housed in the Rare Books Collection of the National Library of China. Recognized by scholars as ?the oldest extant version globally? this 750-year-old treasure has been ?brought to life through Tsai Chih Chung's iconic comic artistry? for the first time.</p><p></p><p>The book is divided into three volumes: ?Volume I?: Origins of Tea Tea Tools Tea Cultivation ?Volume II?: Tea Utensils ?Volume III?: Brewing Methods Tea Drinking Rituals Historical Anecdotes Tea Regions Simplified Practices and Illustrative Diagrams. In the age of the ?metaverse? Tsai's whimsical yet profound visual narrative bridges the ?Song Dynasty manuscript? with modern readers. His ?lively illustrations and witty storytelling? demystify the profound wisdom of Chinese classical texts making the esoteric world of tea culture ?accessible and engaging for younger audiences?. Through this fusion of heritage and innovation readers are invited to embrace a lifestyle enriched by tea's timeless philosophy-?nurturing both health and joy?.</p>