'A book that can only be described as my cup of tea', Financial Times .'Evocatively illustrated throughout, this book celebrates the contibution of tea, past and present, to civilised existence. Fascinating reading', Good Book Guide .'Full of interesting facts and figures as well as being a great story...so stick the kettle on, make yourself a cuppa and settle down for a good read', The Scotsman .'A most entertaining read', Best of British .'A rich history, rolling through the centuries...including in its path the Opium Wars, the Boxer Rebellion and other world events.', History Today