The Tealovers Companion
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1905400306 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-05-04 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
She is author of Tea-Time Recipes (1991) and The Social History of Tea (2001). She is Managing Director of St James's Teas Ltd. . Jane Pettigrew became involved in the world of tea after opening her teashop 'Tea-Time' in Clapham in 1983. She speaks at conferences around the world and appears regularly on television and radio
This handsome illustrated reference is a guide to all the major varieties of tea—favorites such as Darjeeling, Assam, and Earl Grey, as well as the more acquired tastes of Lapsang Souchong, Keemun, and Nilgiri. The main part of the book is a directory of teas grouped by country of production, and subdivided by region, then by tea type. The countries covered are China, Japan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Georgia, Kenya, and Malawi. Each individual tea is illustrated by close-up photography of the dry leaf, wet leaf and infusion, with an accompanying description of characteristics and brewing tips to enjoy the variety at its best.. There is a brief introduction to each tea-produci
She speaks at conferences around the world and appears regularly on television and radio. She is Managing Director of St James's Teas Ltd. She is author of Tea-Time Recipes (1991) and The Social History of Tea (2001). . About the Author Jane Pettigrew became involved in the world of tea after opening her teashop 'Tea-Time' in Clapham in 1983