To many people, brewing tea once meant dipping a bag of orange pekoe in to a cup. But a growing number of tea aficionados have discovered the pleasure and variety of the world of tea. With flavors that range from floral to smoky, delicate to intense, the choice can be bewildering.

This deck of 48 Knowledge Cards sheds light on tea types, tea-producing regions, tea manufacturing, tea and health, and brewing the ideal cup, as well as classic tea books, ceremonies, and traditions. What you'll learn will enrich your experience of selecting, preparing, and drinking tea.