"Have some tea."

"Yes, Madam Walker."

I lifted the teacup in front of me and leaned in, catching the scent.

"Huangshan Maofeng comes in many kinds, and each has a different fragrance. The one we’re drinking today is the orchid variety. It has a fresh, natural orchid aroma."

"Madam Walker, you really know your tea."

My dad loved tea. I used to sit with him sometimes by the fireplace for tea, but I never liked the bitterness. ...