Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright -- Contents -- Introduction -- Tea culture -- The history of tea -- Tea colors -- Therapeutic properties -- Other household uses -- Tea in the home -- Secrets of preparation -- Tea ceremony -- Drinks and culinary recipes -- Infusions and tisanes -- Cooking with tea -- Tea time tales -- Tasseomancy: the future in the leaves -- An inspiring cup -- Flavor and good health -- A brief dictionary of tea -- Recipes index -- Select bibliography.