In Tea award-winning food writer. Hattie Ellis, leads you through the many different tastes, from the aromatic delicacy of single-estate Darjeelings to the brisk vigor of Assams, from the scented beauty of Chinese crafted varieties to the health-giving properties of green teas. Hattie also explains the finer points in making and serving the perfect cup, and essentials of buying, storing, and selecting the right equipment. Tempting recipes are included, from favorites like iced tea to exotic blends such as chai masala. And Hattie shows how to match tea with food and to use it as a flavoring in dishes, including Tea-smoked Chicken and Jasmine Tea Sorbet.