"As a tea drinker myself I do appreciate the idea of using my time drinking tea as a way to center myself and take in the world. What Tea-spiration does is turn the process into a meditative exercise where every element is important from the empty cup to cleaning and caring for your tea wares. Her love for tea steeps through the book and through her writing you will find yourself unwinding as though you were sipping on a nice chamomile. Whether you are typically a tea drinker or not, Tea-spiration is a relaxing read that will help you center yourself." - Nerdy Girl Express "In Tea-spiration it is evident that Lu Ann Pannunzio approaches the topic of tea drinking as a state of meditation; a mindful practice that encourages leaving behind hectic daily living. It will make a great gift for any tea lover as well as inspire novice tea drinkers to sit down with a cup of tea. This book reminds me of the poem by Hamamoto Soshun: "Chanoyu should be made with the heart, not with the hand. Make it without making it, in the stillness of your mind. As a practicing yogi I see the parallels in tea drinking and the yogic path. I look forward to having a copy of my own to support me as I refresh my mind and hydrate my body during contemplative moments in my daily living." -Namaste, Emily Slonina, author of Anywhere Anytime Any Body Yoga, using yoga in everyday life.

Table of Contents INTRODUCTION • Why This Book Exists PART I PART II PART III PART IV CONCLUSION • Happy Steeping & Sipping Acknowledgments About the Author