I love tea. I enjoyed this book. Claire Hopley demonstrates well, that as much as tea time has often been the realm of the feminine, the thirst for tea has played a pivotal role in the development of nations and their economy. The ritual of tea shapes culture. I appreciate the way Hopley uses examples
tea in songs
tea & love songs
Tea is not usually the first beverage that comes to mind when considering love, but the song list below illustrates that the imagery of tea can capture many aspects of love, from romance to seduction, even the greatest love of all. My list includes links to my favorite songs about tea and love, an exploration