Tea and Sympathy. Now stir the fire, and close the shutters fast, Let fall the curtains, wheel the sofa round, And while the bubbling and loud-hissing urn Throws up a steamy column, and the cups That cheer but not inebriate, wait on each, So let us welcome peaceful evening in.
--William Cowper It's remarkable how much variety and history are to be found in the leaves of a simple camellia. I hope that this page can be a starting point for people interested in learning more about tea. This page without graphics (out of date) rec.food.drink.tea FAQ. The Vital Oolong: Tea Revives You. TeaGuide: Reviews and Ramblings. Tea Blog.