This was a very pleasant and excellent read. I liked the organization, starting in the East, then working its way to the West, following the history and dissemination of tea around the world. The last two parts then go into trivia and other common facts about tea as well as looking at the economics of what is now a worldwide industry. By the time you are done reading this, you will have learned something about tea. The author uses a very evocative tone in the narrative that will have you longing for a cup of your favorite tea to sip while you read. The book's chapters are pretty short, which means the book is very easy to read. The illustrations supplement the text very well. Overall, this is one I highly recommend.
