Author Description

This is a homage to a long-established land much-loved beverage. Following a concise history of tea and a description of the basic method of production, international tea expert Jane Pettigrew provides an assessment of the world's great teas, and takes the reader on a journey round the tea estates and small holdings of the tropical belt from Assam to Zimbabwe. The rituals and traditions of tea ceremonies around the world and the issue of tea and health me also investigated. Finally, there are tips on brewing a good pot of tea and recipes for iced tea, herbal and fruit infusions and tea cocktails.