Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson describe how tea is produced, processed, traded, and blended. They give expert guidance on how to precisely brew the different types of tea.

The second half of the book is a comprehensive Tea Directory featuring information on 140 teas. This section is organized alphabetically by country and then subdivided into the region and tea type. Each 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. Packed with color photography.

 The New Tea Companion is the essential guide to how life-enhancing tea is enjoyed across the world today!