Zhang Tianfu
Zhang Tianfu (Chinese: 張天福; pinyin: Zhāng Tiānfú; Wade–Giles: Chang T'ien-fu, 21 September 1910 – 4 June 2017)[1] was a Chinese agronomist and expert in tea processing, known for promoting processing of oolong.[2]
Zhang Tianfu | |
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| Born | 21 September 1910 |
| Died | 4 June 2017 (aged 106) |
In 1936, he introduced the tea processing machines from Japan, facilitating the automation of the domestic tea industry. From 1942 to 1944, he resumed teaching at Fukien Christian University.
He was targeted at the start of the Anti-Rightist Movement and subsequently was exiled to Chong'an until 1962. The Cultural Revolution followed, and Zhang was exiled to Shouning. Despite his exile, Zhang continued scientific research. He was rehabilitated in 1980.
References
- ↑ "中国茶界泰斗张天福先生离世 享年108岁". www.fjsen.com (in 中文). Archived from the original on 2017-07-09. Retrieved 2017-06-06.
- ↑ "张天福：105岁的茶界传奇 一生与茶为伴". www.people.com.cn (in 中文). Archived from the original on 2018-12-10. Retrieved 2017-06-06.