For centuries, tea has been lending wings to the human spirit and imagination. And it has never been more popular or in closer accord with the prevailing culture and lifestyle than it is today. What makes a good tea? What diff erent varieties and qualities do exist, and what does one have to know to be a true tea connoisseur? What do tea tasters and tea masters do? How do diff erent cultures around the world celebrate the joys of tea drinking? Which teas are the right ones for particular occasions? The scope of this highly informative book embraces all of these questions as well as many other aspects of this fascinating subject. The new standard work for anyone who loves tea!