The New Tea Companion: A Guide to Teas Throughout the World

Hardcover Book - Freshly updated and expanded, this 3rd edition of The New Tea Companion offers 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, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Japan, as well as from countries lesser-known for tea cultivation, 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 proper steeping. Brimming with rich photographs and illustrations, this classic reference book - used by tea purveyors worldwide - covers the ancient origins of tea to the modern tea renaissance in Europe and America. These two respected authors guide you to the best Darjeelings, classic Chinese greens, and captivating artisanal teas from tea masters around the world. This is used as the official textbook for the Canadian Tea Sommelier Certification courses. 262 pages 9x5"