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The Philosophy of Tea, by Tony Gebely, is an entertaining and illuminating introduction to the history and culture of tea, starting with its origins in the Far East and covering the rituals of tea preparation and drinking around the world.
The Chinese Ch’a Ching gave very precise guidelines to the preparation and sipping of tea, and the Japanese tea ceremony elevated it to an artform. Following its introduction to the royal court in the seventeenth century, the British created their own traditions, from the elaborate etiquette of afternoon tea to the humble pot of tea.
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