Full-color introduction to all facets of tea culture in China, from early history to date.

Tea is indispensable in Chinese life, not simply a drink, but a respository of culture, representing the philosophy, aesthetic views, and way of life of the Chi

Tea in China explores the contours of religious and cultural transformation in traditional China from the point of view of an everyday commodity and popular bev

This distinctive and enlightening book explores the invention and development of tea drinking in China, using tea culture to explore the profound question of ho