Follow one of the greatest tea experts on his travels in search of the
best tea varieties around the world
In this coffee table book, François-Xavier Delmas, founder of Palais de
Thés and one of the world's greatest experts in the tea universe,
travels to the ends of the Earth to various tea territories across the
globe. From India to China, from Nepal to Japan, through Taiwan and Sri
Lanka, Malawi and Kenya, he travels in search of the rarest and, above
all, the best varieties for the pleasure of both neophytes and
experienced connoisseurs.
Divided into six chapters, In Search of Tea features superb
photography with accompanying text explaining tea cultivation methods,
tasting techniques, and uses. Along the way, Delmas encounters the men
and women who make these wonderful teas and highlights their various
customs and traditions. Filled with Delmas's in-depth knowledge of
producer countries and his favorite teas, In Search of Tea offers
wonderful insight to world cultures for tea drinkers and travel
lovers.