title: The Tea Companion: A Connoisseur's Guide
author:  Jane Pettigrew 
description: Drinking tea has traditionally been associated with ancient rituals and Asian art forms; and, in a more contemporary vein, the imbibing of herbal teas is often linked to spiritual benefits and good health. This informative guide provides answers to most any question one might have about the history of tea, the many types of fine teas available, and different manners of brewing and preparation. A detailed international directory by country describes the production of a rather mind-boggling variety of teas, recommending the best selections, along with seven categories specifying the appropriate times to drink the myriad kinds of teas listed. <i>Alice Joyce</i>
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  About the Author
  
  
  Bree Verity grew up on a diet of tea and crumpets, dancing, Regency novels,
  old movies and musicals. It's no wonder she has ended up writing love stories.
  
  
  
  
  
  She lives in Perth Western Australia with her teenage son, her long-suffering,
  patient and wonderful partner, and her two doggy writing buddies, Millie and
  Boofhead. She keeps it very quiet from them that she is equally a cat person.
  
  
  
  
  
  If someone discovered a way to directly infuse tea into the veins, she would
  sign up for it immediately.
  
  
  
  
  
  Bree loves to hear from her readers and can be contacted on Facebook or at her
  website www.breeverity.com where you can also sign up for her monthly
  newsletter.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  Table of Contents
  
  
  [About the Author](index_split_000.html#filepos250)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Have you read the entire series?](index_split_002.html#filepos6421)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Dedication](index_split_003.html#filepos7001)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Copyright](index_split_004.html#filepos7485)
  
  
  
  
  
  [Chapter One](index_split_00