Shannon N. Durant

Shannon N. Durant asked Lisa See:

After reading The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane and your insights in the back of the book, I have become highly interested in the art of tea-making and learning more about Pu'er. Why do you think tea consumption is not as popular in the U.S. as in other countries? Is there scientific research supporting the health benefits of Pu'er?

Lisa See I honestly think that the reason tea drinking is as popular in the United States as it is in other countries is because of our bad connotations to the Boston Tea Party.

Yes, there's lots of research supporting the benefits of tea in general and pu'er specifically.

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Julieann

Julieann asked Lisa See:

My sister and my cousin adopted children from other countries (not western European). The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane was great: it presented the viewpoints of the kids, their adopted parents and their birth mothers. Wonderful. Different: Years ago, I had a friend here whose family has a tea "plantation" in Kenya. It's still there.What do you know about growing tea in Kenya?? Julie

Maddy Ali

Maddy Ali asked Lisa See:

OMG! I am so honored that you answered my question I am a huge fan of yours. I really love your writing and your writing inspires mine. I really love the cultural aspect that you have put in your books. When is your new book coming out and what is it titled?

Rosie

Rosie asked Lisa See:

Hi Lisa, at what age did you know you wanted to be a writer?

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