The New Tea Companion Third Edition
Freshly updated and expanded, The New Tea Companion (2015) offers students of tea the most up-to-date details and images of over a hundred teas from the world’s most famous tea-producing regions, including China, India, and Sri Lanka, as well as from countries lesser-known for tea, such as Australia and South Korea. Each entry contains an illuminating description of the tea’s character, taste, and appearance along with essential tips for brewing. Brimming with rich photographs and illustrations, this classic reference book covers the ancient origins of tea to the modern tea renaissance in Europe and America and the rise of tea as a healthy beverage, guiding you along the way to the best Darjeelings, classic Chinese greens, and captivating artisanal teas from tea masters around the world. This is the guidebook used by tea professionals, tea sommeliers, and universities around the world. Endorsed by Teavana, Capital Teas, Metropolitan Tea Company, David’s Teas, Twinings London, T2Tea Australia, and the Canadian Tea Sommelier program.