"Since nearly 3,000 BC, tea has been recognized and imbibed by many cultures of the world for its capacity to soothe, restore, and refresh both body and mind. In TEA CUISINE, Joanna Pruess and John Harney harness the amazing power of these versatile leaves and take it from the teapot to the soup pot, frying pan, and mixing bowl to create dozens of elegant and easy-to-prepare dishes"--Publisher website (August 2007).