The Journey starts with simple instructions for your first cup of tea. Follow the fragrance of this universal beverage through its history in the camel trails of the Silk Route, the Opium Wars of China, the cafes of Turkey and the tea plantations of India, to tea's present role in contemporary world culture. The Journey leads you right here to Té House of Tea and our favorite cafe recipes (with tea as the star ingredient, of course!) we dish up at this homey tea cafe. Part cookbook, part tea adventure, this is our tea valentine to you. Enjoy! (3rd printing)