English· 01:41:23· 22 chapters
After all, tea is the drink! Domestically and socially it is the beverage of the world. There may be those who will come forward with their figures to prove that other fruits of the soil—agriculturally and commercially—are more important. Perhaps they are right when quoting statistics. But what other product can compare with tea in the high regard in which it has always been held by writers whose standing in literature, and recognized good taste in other walks, cannot be questioned? (From the Preface)
A Little Tea Book is a clever book about all things tea- Eastern and Western tea history, stories, culture, quotes, and even poetry. A good little read for tea lovers everywhere. (Summary by Mary Kay)
A Little Tea Book is a clever book about all things tea- Eastern and Western tea history, stories, culture, quotes, and even poetry. A good little read for tea lovers everywhere. (Summary by Mary Kay)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
Introducing The Little Tea Book
02:51 - Chapter 2
The Origin of Tea
02:11 - Chapter 3
Tea
01:33 - Chapter 4
Little Cups of Chinese and Japanese Tea
05:39 - Chapter 5
On Tea
01:27 - Chapter 6
Some English Tea History
12:28 - Chapter 7
O Tea!
01:39 - Chapter 8
Tea Terms
02:47 - Chapter 9
Tea Leaves
11:31 - Chapter 10
Wit, Wisdom, and Humor of Tea - Fate
04:39 - Chapter 11
Tea Making and Taking in Japan and China
14:07 - Chapter 12
Tea-drinking in Other Lands
08:35 - Chapter 13
The Tea-Table (Part I)
04:13 - Chapter 14
Ladies, Literature, and Tea
07:01 - Chapter 15
On Our English Poetry and This Poem Upon Tea
02:06 - Chapter 16
To The Author on His Poem Upon Tea
01:28 - Chapter 17
The Introduction
04:41 - Chapter 18
The Tea-Table (Part II)
02:20 - Chapter 19
Dr. Johnson's Affinity - Earliest Mention of Tea - Australian Tea
03:15 - Chapter 20
Five O'Clock Tea - Tea in Ladies' Novels
02:23 - Chapter 21
Sydney Smith - Dr. Johnson Again
02:04 - Chapter 22
A Cup of Tea
02:25