"A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From the Chinese tea houses of the ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Japanese tea ceremonies developed by Zen Buddhist monks, and the current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri Lanka-this fascinating book explores the complex history of this universal drink."--Amazon.com.

Aedhan is a young dragon who was appointed to protect the village, but fell asleep in the forest eighty years ago. With the aid of Rinn's adventuring uncle Erik and his partner Hesekiel, they investigate the mystery of his enchanted sleep... but Rinn's real challenge is to help Aedhan come to terms with feeling that he cannot get back the time he has lost.

While her parents attend a community ESL class, Luli connects with other immigrant children by sharing a love of tea. Includes author's note.

"It picks you up and calms you down, warms you and refreshes you. With black, white, red, green, and herbal varieties, there's a tea for every taste, and now this time-honored superfood is trending as the drink of choice for health-conscious people of all ages and cultures. This fascinating book boils down the rich history of tea, as well as the ever-expanding list of health and weight loss benefits found in its leaves"--Page [4] of cover.

Rose's remarkable account follows the journey of Robert Fortune, a Scottish gardener, who was deployed by the British East India Company to steal China's tea secrets in 1848. This thrilling narrative combines history, geography, and old-fashioned adventure.

While hosting a tea party for her inanimate rock friends, Whale meets Quail and Snail and invites them to join.

"Fire up your literary fancies and nibble your way through delicate sweets and savories with A Literary Tea Party, which brings food from classic books to life with a teatime twist. Featuring fifty-five perfectly portioned recipes for an afternoon getaway, including custom homemade tea blends and beverages, you will have everything you need to plan an elaborate tea party. Cook up and enjoy"--Amazon.com.

"Del finds a very beautiful tea set hidden deep in the Curious Cousins Secondhand Shoppe--but something about it doesn't add up. It's missing some teacups, and the hand-painted design on it looks very familiar. The tea set must be connected to their family. With determination, neighborhood magic, and a little help from Evie, the best-friend-cousins will learn the story behind the tea set as they work to make it whole once more"--

"When their train makes a ten-minute stop at the station in Jaipur, a young girl and her mother hurry to get in line for a cup of chai. The girl orders two cups, and then delights in watching the chaiwala at work - grinding the spices, adding scoops of tea leaves and sugar to the bubbling, boiling milk, then cooling the chai by pouring it from high, back and forth, back and forth - the girl is mesmerized. With a biscuit and a rusk added to their order,...

Tea isn't just another plant. It isn't just a drink that's been around for ages. It's a beverage that brings a wide variety of physical and mental health benefits into your kitchen. However, not all teas are created equal. There is tea for every occasion and every purpose. From black to white, oolong to green, each type of tea has its own bold or delicate flavors. Each tea-growing region imparts its own flavorful nuances to the tea the ground nurtures....