A refreshingly new way to understand and classify tea for all tea lovers. Over 90 teas from around the world are classified, including black, green, yellow and even white teas. The 'character' and 'Brewing Tips' are provided for every classified tea.

A refreshingly new way to understand and classify tea for all tea lovers. Over 90 teas from around the world are classified, including black, green, yellow and even white teas. The 'character' and 'Brewing Tips' are provided for every classified tea. Written by one of the world's leading experts on the subject, the book covers teas from across Asia (including China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia and Taiwan) through to North America and a range of African countries. Richly illustrated throughout with images of tea history, tea ceremonies and the different tea leaves and brews. The book comes in the bestselling format of Whisky Classified (1862057168).

Of course no book on tea would be complete without details on leaf grades, tea blends and perfect brewing, and the authors provide details on all of these to ensure all tea lovers enjoy their perfect 'cuppa'.

About the Author
Jane Pettigrew is one of the world's leading tea experts. She speaks at conferences around the world and appears regularly on television and radio. She also consults on tea for Twinings. She has written ten books on tea, including The Social History of Tea and Traditional Teatime. Jane lives in London. Bruce Richardson is a familiar speaker at American tea events and is the author of five books on tea. He now owns and runs Elmwood Inn Fine Teas in the US. Bruce lives in London.


Book Information
ISBN 9781905400645
Author Jane Pettigrew
Format Hardback
Page Count 240
Imprint National Trust Books
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 830g
Dimensions(mm) 241mm * 151mm * 28mm