A well-illustrated, concise exploration of the rich and fascinating history of tea which describes the many varieties of tea consumed around the world, from Indian chai to Burmese pickled lephet tea, and from brick tea to Taiwanese 'bubble tea' and looks at the economic and social uses of tea.
Author description
Helen Saberi was assistant editor of The Oxford Companion to Italian Food. She has travelled extensively and is the author of numerous books about food.