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Freshly updated and expanded, the third edition of The New Tea Companion offers students of tea 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 descripton of the tea's character, taste, and apperarance 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 wround the world.

Official textbook for the Canadian Tea Sommelier Certification courses.

ISBN-13: 9780983610670

Media Type: Hardcover

Publisher: Benjamin Press

Publication Date: 07-01-2015

Pages: 262

Product Dimensions: 9.10(w) x 5.90(h) x 1.10(d)

London tea master Jane Pettigrew speaks at international tea events, teaches Tea Masterclasses, and serves as a consultant to the world tea industry. Jane has developed signature teas for Wedgwood and trained tea staffs around the world for Langham Hotels. She is the author of sixteen books on tea, including A Social History of Tea, The New Tea Companion and Design for Tea. In 2016, Queen Elizabeth awarded Jane with a British Empire Medallion for her contributions to the British Tea Trade.Bruce Richardson is a tea blender and writer who has been active in America's tea renaissance for over two decades. He is the owner of Elmwood Inn Fine Teas headquartered in Danville, Kentucky. Bruce serves as Tea Master for the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum and Contributing Editor for TeaTime and Tea Journey magazines. Bruce has authored fourteen books on tea, icluding The Great Tea Rooms of Britain, Tea & Etiquette, and The Book of Tea. He is a frequent guest speaker at tea events across the United States.

Table of Contents

History of Tea 4

Tea's Origins in China 6

How the Chinese Drank Tea 9

Beyond China's Borders 10

Tea Reaches Europe 11

Tea in Russia 13

Tea for the British 14

Tea in North America 24

The Renaissance of Tea 29

Naming the Drink 33

Tea Production 34

The Tea Plant 36

Cultivating the Plant 38

Care of the Bushes 41

Tea Types and Manufacture 42

Compressed Tea 51

Flavored Tea 51

Organic Tea 53

Biodynamic Tea 53

Fairtrade Tea 55

Ethical Tea Partnership 56

What is in Tea? 58

Tea and Health 60

Decaffeinated Tea 63

Leaf Grades 65

Tea Blends 70

How Teas are Tasted 73

How Tea is Traded 75

Tea Packaging 77

Storing Tea 79

Brewing Tea 81

Water for Tea 82

Equipment for Preparing Tea 83

Brewing Methods 87

Teas Throughout the Day 92

Milk in Tea 93

Guide to Teas from Around the World 94

The Directory 96

Index 261