A spoiled, snooty queen is unhappy with her cup of tea and sets out in a hot air balloon to find the perfect cup of tea. She travels around to Japan, India, and Turkey and meets a child in each country. She drinks a cup of tea with each as well as snuggles kittens, kicks a ball, and dances. On her journey, she discovers that the perfect up of tea is the one that you make yourself and share with others. The queen becomes less spoiled and instead of being lonely, has found three new friends. The colored pencil illustrations add to the story.