For readers who would like to refine their understanding of Chinese tea, this book offers history and principles of tea culture and some exposure to traditional understanding of medicinal properties. Reid lives in Australia but has academic credentials as a student of Eastern philosophy and medicine and has studied in China and Thailand. The concluding chapter comprises 12 issues of "Tea Tidings," his online bulletin. The text is supported with b&w photos by Christian Janzen. Distribution is by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)