The World in Your Teacup

Here's what others are saying about

“Drinking tea is like traveling to an exotic country. Lisa Boalt Richardson is your sip by sip tour guide helping you to experience all the adventure, charm, and culture hidden in each precious cup. .”
—Joseph P. Simrany, President , Tea Association of the USA, Inc

“ What a great way to explore tea and traditions around the world!”
—Mim Enck, President, East Indies Tea Company

“The ideas for creating tea parties that link to other parts of the tea drinking world are clever, creative and fun!”
—Jane Pettigrew, Author and tea specialist

“Richardson covers the past history, customs, culture and present style of each region with tempting recipes to add to your tea table.”
—Dolores Snyder, author of Tea Time Entertaining

"Her culinary world tour reminds us how tea is interwoven throughout a myriad of cultures and traditions, both historically and contemporarily. A wonderful aid to help us each create our own personal tea traditions for years to come.”

—Cynthia Gold, Author & Tea Sommelier of Swan’s Café, The Boston Park Plaza Hotel

"I applaud Lisa's efforts in bringing to the reader an insight of the global nature of tea, its many different varieties along with tea ceremonies and traditions. "

—David T. Walker, Walker Tea LLC, USA, Tea and Coffee Technical Services, Kenya

“As an everyday, but ordinary tea drinker, I found The World in Your Tea Cup a delight to read... And oh, the recipes! ...Delicious and easy" —Susanne Scheppmann, Proverbs 31 Ministries Author & Speaker

“I must say it is simply one of the most charming, beautifully photographed and well designed tea books I've come across yet!”

—Tea With Friends

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Editorial Reviews of The World in Your Teacup

“Lisa does it again! The World in Your Teacup is a perfect balance of fact and fun and embodies the global connectivity that tea offers. This book is a must for tea lovers and foodies alike.”
– George Jage, President, World Tea Expo & Publisher, World Tea News

"Take a world tour from the comfort of you own home...Discover more about tea as you span the globe. —TeaTime Magazine

“I love all the unique recipes and regional tea styles. The photography is stunning and the information is so fascinating. It will make you want to take a trip around the globe…!” —Five Star Reviewed Books

“The World in Your Teacup is a beautiful book that takes its reader on a round the world journey in the exploration of tea and its civilizing ceremonies and delights.” —The Midwest Book Review

"This is truly a gorgeous gift book ...The recipes are tempting ...The rich, historical information will make you feel like you are sitting down to tea in your region of choice." —Blog Critics

"This is a beautiful hardcover book perfect for the tea lover in your life,or someone new to tea who wants to learn more, or for yourself." —Lola's Diner Book Review

"Tea lovers rejoice." — Buddy Hollywood Book Review

"So inspiring... With lovely photographs and notes on the tea culture of each nation."—Examiner

"Hold onto your teacups, as you take an extensive fact-filled journey across the world where you'll find interesting tea history and wonderful recipes. This is a must-have book for all tea enthusiasts."

— Quill Book Reviews

"...Cook with and create rituals around tea, this book will give you the background you need to widen your own circle of tea-loving friends." —Energy Times

"There's a whole world of traditions and tastes that make sipping a 'cuppa' a sublime moment in time. But you might need a guide to explore that world -- and Lisa Boalt Richardson will gladly give you that tour. "—Winnipeg Free Press

If you like The World in Your Teacup, be sure to check out Lisa's other book,

For wholesale order of both books, please contact Harvest House publishers

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