The World Tea Encyclopedia is regarded as the go-to reference supporting tea lovers in their navigation of the world of tea. With categorization by taste and geographical origin, it helps enthusiasts and beginners alike in navigating the sometimes confusing terminology that can accompany the world of tea.

The book is a comprehensive guide covering all aspects of the process, from cultivation, to production, flavouring, the new world of matcha, sustainability, global consumption, and a comprehensive country-by-country guide to tea producing nations.

The first edition won a Gourmand Best in the World award for tea books in 2017.

About the Author
The first edition of Will Battle's book The World Tea Encyclopaedia was published in 2016, it won a Best in the World award at the 2017 Gourmand Awards. The second edition was published in 2020. This is the fully updated 3rd edition. In 2024 Will was commissioned by the International Wine and Food Society to write the society's annual Monograph which was published as The World of Tea. Will is a judge at The Leafies, the UK Tea Academy's International Tea Awards, and at The Global Tea Championship. Will lives in Lincolnshire where he runs a tea import and wholesale business and helps on the family's arable farm.


Book Information
ISBN 9781836284512
Author Will Battle
Format Hardback
Page Count 400
Imprint Troubador Publishing
Publisher Troubador Publishing
Weight(grams) 1430g
Dimensions(mm) 260mm * 200mm * 27mm