This book instructs in the use of tea, with all its accoutrements, for fine living. This is useful for people who have room for collections of pitchers, teapots, wooden trays and fine linens. It helps if you have a "buttery" off the kitchen, as does Alexandra Stoddard, where you can store items such as your glass swizzle stick collection. Ironing those lovely linen napkins needn't trouble you. Make it part of the rituals. Iron on rainy days while you listen to lovely music. No problem! An added bonus is the suggestion for spending hours in bed while you drink tea, write letters and read. This book reveals that Oprah filmed Stoddard doing just that. ( )