The New Tea Companion

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This work provides a guide to the history and production of tea, equipage and advice on preparing and brewing tea. It includes a directory of countries, with each entry featuring a map which shows the tea growing regions. Each tea featured is illustrated with three colour photographs showing the dried leaf, the leaf after infusion, and the colour of the liquor. The flavour and colour characteristics are given with brewing hints and drinking recommendations. The first section comprises of the main producers - China, India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Taiwan. The second section features smaller producers - Australia, Argentina, Azores, Brazil, Malaysia and Uganda.