From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers
Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to
exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea.
Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought
nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings.
And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains
elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as
the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea,
exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the
process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup.
From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides
surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and
connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with
writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us
through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has
touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming,
colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator
Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs*, A Little Tea
Book* is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of
sass and sophistication. Cheers!