World Atlas of Tea

From the leaf to the cup, the world's teas explored and enjoyed. Every tea has a fascinating story to tell about the place in which it grew – from soil, climate and altitude to the choices its producers made in processing it. The World Atlas of Tea covers tea from the ground up, including why the soil in China makes different tea than the soil in India. Tea mixologist Krisi Smith explains what a tea drinker needs to know to appreciate teas of all descriptions. She follows tea from the plantation to harvesting and processing to how to make the perfect cup. The best products and their taste profiles are explained from the world’s key tea-growing regions – from China, Taiwan, Japan, India and Sri Lanka to Nepal, Vietnam and East Africa. Krisi also includes info on everything from blending teas to your own taste and some innovative recipes, to health benefits and the perfect kit to make your brew truly delicious. The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs taken in the field.

The contents are:

Part 1 Tea Basics -- The Tea Plant; Varieties of tea; Altitude, climate and seasons; Harvesting and processing; The tea trip

Part 2 Tea Brewing and Drinking -- Tea-brewing basics; Tea tools; Buying, storing and tasting

Part 3 Tea Blending -- Herbal teas, herbal and fruit teas; Scenting, infusions and blending herbs; Blending tea at home; Blending for health; Tea mixology

Part 4 The World of Tea -- Country profiles of China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, East Africa

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From leaf to cup, teas from around the world explored and tasted. Each tea has a fascinating story to tell about where it grew - from the soil, climate and altitude to the choices its producers made in processing it. The World Tea Atlas covers tea from the ground up, including why the soil in China produces different tea than India. Tea mixologist Krisi Smith explains what a tea drinker needs to know to enjoy teas of all kinds. She follows the tea from planting to harvesting and processing to craft the perfect cup. The best products and their taste profiles are explained in the world's major tea-producing regions - from China, Taiwan, Japan, India and Sri Lanka to Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. East. Krisi also includes information on everything from blending teas to your liking and some innovative recipes, to health benefits and the perfect kit to make your brew truly delicious. The book is illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs taken in the field.

The content is:

Part 1 Tea Basics -- The Tea Plant; varieties of tea; Altitude, climate and seasons; Harvesting and processing; The tea journey

Part 2 Tea Brewing and Drinking -- Tea Brewing Basics; tea tools; Buy, store and enjoy

Part 3 Tea Blend -- Herbal Teas, Herbal Teas and Fruit Teas; Perfumes, infusions and herbal mixtures; Blend tea at home; Health Blend; Tea mixology

Part 4 The World of Tea -- Country Profiles of China, Taiwan, Japan, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and East Africa