Table of Contents

Table of Contents from: The Tea Drinker's Handbook

Introduction

I. What is tea?
The Tea bush
The Ecology of Tea
The Cultivation of Tea
The Pluck
The Colors of Tea

II. Tasting
The conditions required for preparation and drinking
The equipment and techniques for tea-tasting
The physiology of taste
How we express our sensations

III. The World's 50 Best Teas (by country)

IV. Appendices

Tasting Table
Tea Chronology
Index
Bibliography

About the Author

François-Xavier Delmas is founder of Le Palais des Thés. His in-depth knowledge of tea-producing regions and his exceptional tasting skills make him one of the leading experts in his field.

Mathias Minet is a taster. He joined Le Palais des Thés ten years ago and co-directs the business with Delmas. In 1999, he and Delmas founded L’École du Thé, a school for would-be tasters.

Christine Barbaste is the author of Thé à Paris in the series Paris est à nous (Editions Parigramme).

Reviews

"In a skinny-no-whip-mocha-latte world The Tea Drinker's Handbook is a refreshing return to America's tea-drinking roots…This book is an informative resource and a tasting guide for tea lovers." — Tea & Coffee Magazine

"The Tea Drinker's Handbook is an educational and comprehensive guide to all things tea. The handbook is a gorgeous hardcover filled with 200 illustrations and full-color photographs. It not only educates on the cultivation process—it also lists the world's 50 best teas by country… Everything you could ever want to know about tea is in The Tea Drinker's Handbook. This is a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys tea and would like to learn more about the art and ecology of tea drinking. For me, this book is a fantastic reference as well as a fascinating read." — GourmetByMail(dot)com