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, the world's teas explored and tasted. Every tea has a fascinating story to tell about where it grew—from the soil, climate, and altitude to the choices its producers made to process it. The World Atlas of Tea covers tea from the ground up, including why the soil in China produces tea differently than that in India. Tea mixologist Krisi Smith explains what a tea drinker needs to know to appreciate teas of all kinds. She follows tea from planting to harvesting and processing to craft the perfect cup. The best products and their flavor profiles are explained in the world's major tea-growing regions—from China, Taiwan, Japan, India, and Sri Lanka to Nepal, Vietnam, and East Africa. Krisi also includes information on everything from blending teas to your 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 content is :

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

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

Part 3 Tea Blending -- Herbal Teas, Herbal Teas, and Fruit Teas ; Perfumes, infusions and herbal blends; Mixing tea at home ; Health Mix ; Tea Mixology

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