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Delightful little book! From the cover I was expecting a very western or exclusively British perspective on tea, and that’s not what this was at all. Not only did the author delve into each tea type (including yellow tea!) and how it is produced, but she also took the time to explain some of the different sub-categories within those. I was fully convinced she knew what she’s talking about when she addressed the fact that herbals technically don’t qualify as teas. She talked about gong fu brewing and other traditional brewing methods, and went through various countries with rich tea-producing histories. There were so many thoughtful details included in this book, making it an excellent one for tea beginners to have on hand. Surprisingly thorough and all-inclusive for such a short and straightforward book!