"There's nothing precious or pedantic about a delightful new book that celebrates Camellia sinensis, better known as the tea plant. Written by tea aficionado Sebastian Beckwith, with San Francisco author Caroline Paul, A Little Tea Book: All the Essentials From Leaf to Cup packs as much as a flavorful cup of dark, floral Himalayan black tea . accompanied by cheery illustrations by San Francisco artist Wendy MacNaughton." - San Francisco Chronicle "Steeped with knowledge, facts, and commentary, Sebastian's book is a wonderful read and resource for anyone who has ever enjoyed a cup of tea. He has been instrumental in guiding us through the vast world of tea over the years and this book truly shows his unrivaled passion." - Daniel Humm, James Beard Award-winning chef/co-owner of Eleven Madison Park "Like Sebastian himself, this humble book is a wealth of knowledge. Everything you ever wanted to know about tea--from leaf to label and everything in between--is planted in these pages." - Dan Barber, James Beard Award-winning chef/co-owner of Blue Hill "Mr.

Beckwith [is] an engaging, unpretentious and encyclopedic tea maven" - The New York Times " 'Pioneer,' 'iconic,' and 'amazing' were some of the words used by fellow tea freaks to describe Sebastian Beckwith . a foremost authority on tea." - Fast Company "Sebastian Beckwith is to tea as Julia Child was to French cooking." - Well + Good "Beckwith travels the globe to find the very best, visiting small farms in China, Taiwan, and India, among other locales." - Food Arts.