Tea Leaf Reading, Little Giant Encyclopedia by Jacky Sach

The newest Little Giant® Encyclopedia is tea-licious—a tasty brew of tea information and history: an ABC of tea, from Assam and Black to Tikkam and Yunnan; tea ceremonies around the world; tips on tea’s health benefits; advice on preparing the perfect cup; and entertaining sidebars, quotes, and quizzes. Over half the book is devoted to a “How to Read Me!”—an instruction manual on tea leaf reading, with guidance on symbols, meanings, and omens, as well as on which type of cup to use, how to swirl the leaves properly, and hints for the novice. It will turn you into an enlightened tea master with a renewed appreciation for the drink that has warmed hands and hearts for generations.