The rain-watered, sun-drenched highlands of Indonesia are ideal for growing top-quality tea. Since the establishment of the first tea plantations in the seventeenth century, Indonesians have developed intriguing tea-drinking rituals – many still followed in the present era – and created unique and exotic tea-based beverages. Leaf It To Tea explores the fascinating world of Indonesian tea, and the nation’s equally rich traditions of herbal beverages and tonics. Instructions for brewing the perfect cup of tea, and recipes for preparing delicious, soothing, and healthful herbal beverages, will enable the reader to experience the wonders of Indonesian tea in their own home