| | PAGE |
| [Preface in Chinese.] |
| [Notes on the Chinese Language] | ix |
| [Extract from Mr. Lo Fong Loh’s Journal] | xii |
| [CHAPTER I.] |
| Legendary Origin of the Plant | 17 |
| [CHAPTER II.] |
| Introduction of Tea into England | 27 |
| [CHAPTER III.] |
| Appreciation of the Leaf | 36 |
| [CHAPTER IV.] |
| The Plant Botanically Considered | 39 |
| [CHAPTER V.] |
| History of the Tea Trade | 48 |
| [CHAPTER VI.] |
| The Colouring of the Leaf | 57 |
| [CHAPTER VII.] |
| Social Character of the Beverage | 60 |
| [CHAPTER VIII.] |
| The “Drink of Health” | 70 |
| [CHAPTER IX.] |
| The Virtues of the Leaf | 78 |
| [CHAPTER X.] |
| A Cup of Tea | 90 |
