Ebook: The tea cyclopedia: a celebration of the world's favorite drink

Cover; Title Page; Title Page1; Copyright Page; Dedication; Table of Contents; A Personal Toast to Judge Dee, A Great Tea Drinker; Pre-taste; Part One The History of Tea; Chapter One The Name for Tea; Chapter Two The Gift of Tea; Chapter Three Tea Classics of Literature; Chapter Four The Tea Trade; Chapter Five Tempests in Teapots; Chapter Six The Smugglers; Part Two Taking Tea; Chapter Seven Types of Tea; Chapter Eight Tea Tasting; Chapter Nine Kettles, Caddies, Teapots, and Teacups; Chapter Ten Tea Rituals and Ceremonies; Chapter Eleven Tea Etiquette; Chapter Twelve Afternoon Tea.;Tea drinking has become a way of life. To put it frankly, it is a love, an addiction, and some would even go as far to say a philosophy. Dr. Keith Souter examines the perpetual impact that this adored beverage has bestowed upon the world for centuries, from its mystical origins in the East, to its inevitable influence on the West. The Tea Cyclopedia is an indispensable reference for anyone interested in all things tea. Commencing each chapter with insightful quotes, it not only captures the historical beginnings of this beloved drink, but also explores tea's.