TEA IS LOVE

A tribute to tea and the many ways it’s enjoyed the world over.

“Tea is a journey,” Khorram notes. This one begins in the misty mountains as an East Asian–presenting adult and child harvest leaves, then sell their wares at a bustling tea house. (“Tea is a rainbow.”) A customer purchases some as a gift for a family member (“Tea is love”), and the two enjoy a quiet ritual (“Tea is a ceremony”) while reminiscing (“Tea is a memory”). The “tea is” statements continue as Khorram underscores the special place this ubiquitous beverage holds for people all over the globe. Tea is central to life, whether fueling merriment at a wedding or giving quiet comfort to new parents during a sleepless night. Whether brewed to cheer us on a cozy winter morning, made just for one, or shared with neighbors, tea is truly nourishing. Cha’s soft, gracefully flowing watercolors feature steamy swirls, connecting the various scenes and creating a feeling of warmth. Khorram ends with an author’s note further commenting on tea’s origins and global impact. Readers will eagerly pore over the illustrations, each bustling with movement and telling a story all its own.

As richly fortifying as the beverage it spotlights.