The Book of Tea

This book is a reprint of an old classic that invites anglophone readers to discover and understand the unique tradition of tea, in its simplicity and wisdom. It traces the tea ceremony from its origins in Chinese Taoism to its presentation and iteration in Zen Buddhism. Through these religions and the iterations in between, readers will come to understand many aspects of East Asian culture and practices, philosophy, history, and tea. This edition has an introduction and contribution from Sam Hamill, that adds his insights to help guide the what the text reveals.