What's hot? It's tea, in all its delicious and dizzying varieties! Steep yourself in this Little Black Book of Tea, offering a brisk look at tea varieties and grades, teas of the world, and brewing basics, with recipes for tea drinks and accompaniments. An attractive little gift book for that tea aficionado in your life!

Contents:

• Introduction: The Leaf that Conquered the World
• Tea Traditions—Tea in the United States, Canada, England, Ireland, Australia, Russia, Turkey, Middle East, India, Japan, Tibet, China
• The ABC's of Tea—Types of Tea, Tea and Health, Brewing Basics, A Glossary of Tea Gear
• Tea Grades: Cracking the Code—Black Tea Grades, Green Tea Grades
• Teas of the World: A User's Guide—Black Teas, Blended Black Teas, Oolong Teas, Green Teas, White Teas, Scented Teas, Herbal Teas
• Recipes—Iced Teas, Hot Teas, Teatime Treats, Sandwiches and Such, Cooking with Tea

144 pages. 10.8 cm wide x 14.6 cm high. Concealed wire-o binding. Book lies flat for ease of use. Elastic band attached to back cover serves as a place holder or keeps book closed.