An Introduction To The World Of Tea

Tea is the second most consumed liquid on earth, only after water. It contains legendary health benefits from increasing our metabolism, to helping prevent cancer, these legends now confirmed by modern science. Tea extends thousands of years into our history, richly intertwining with civilization since the dawn of our existence as a settled people. Humanities love affair with this complex and sensual liquor is just as old. From elaborate ritual Japanese tea ceremonies to English tea time, and everything between, the allure and complexity it offers surpasses even that of beer and wine.

An Introduction To The World Of Tea takes the reader through what tea actually is, how it is made, the differences between the numerous kinds of tea, and different tools and implements that are used to secure the perfect cup of tea. Illuminating for newly initiated tea enthusiasts as well as veterans of this subtle art, you will be guided into the world of tea.

UPDATE: June 2013, 2nd edition RELEASED!
This new second edition text is an enormous expansion on the original, tripling the size of the original text. The sections covering the background, qualities, regions, and techniques of each type of tea has been seriously enlarged, now featuring 'recipes' for several teas from of each type. This also includes a new section on herbal teas! A new section of tea history and origin, as well as tea ceremonies and rituals has also been added to fully round out this text as a detailed quintessential introduction to the world of tea!