This personal guide to the virtues and health benefits of Chinese tea is a result of author's long love affair with Chinese tea, its long and colorful history, and its profound effect on the human mind and body. In the first part of this book, the author introduces the reader to the fascinating world of Chinese tea gardens, cultivation and harvesting practices of tea growers, and the incomparable mastery of Chinese tea masters who devote their lives to tea cultivation and production. The second part of this book is dedicated to detailed explanation of various types of Chinese tea and the correct way to prepare, drink, and enjoy this noble beverage. Finally, the author reveals the virtues and health benefits of Chinese tea, providing the reader with valuable, seldom published information on the profound effects Chinese tea has on the human mind and body.
