Postive notes:
The book has many lovely pictures, and is laid out in an encyclopedic format that speaks best to those already somewhat familiar with the technical world of tea.
Negative notes:
It is ABSOLUTELY FULL of publishing, translation, spelling, and reference errors; nearly one on every page. It is almost as if the book was rushed into publishing and was hardly proofread at all. There are so many errors that I couldn't explain them all without typing my own book on the subject. Additionally, some of the information given is VERY misleading and you CAN tell it was written by a very particular type of tea connoisseur; for instance, using words like "only", "all", or "none" when in fact the writers are either misinformed, purposely omitting details for the sake of simplicity, or simply have a very narrow scope of the tea world.
I enjoyed it myself, but gave it one star so that more people would see the review. It may be more like four stars if there weren't so many errors. It is not a good book for beginners or those unfamiliar with the complexity of tea. Much of it can be confusing and contradictory, especially if you don't already know a decent amount about tea.
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From the Publisher
An Updated Edition of the “World’s Best Tea Book” acclaimed by the 2014 World Tea Awards
This exceptionally comprehensive reference to the Camellia sinensis plant — tea — guides you through China, East Africa, India, Japan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Taiwan and Vietnam to visit the world’s greatest tea growers and producers. Tea describes how, like wine, the exciting variations in the taste and experience of tea are rooted in the soil, climate and altitude where it grows. The expert authors introduce the six families of tea, where they originate and how they are grown; describe how to prepare the perfect cup of white, black, wulong, Pu er, yellow or green tea; and describe the deep history and cultural traditions of tea. They provide fresh insight into the leaf’s many health benefits and provide gourmet recipes that use tea to its greatest advantage. Tea will give you a deeper understanding of the leaf’s refreshing subtleties and guide you to a better enjoyment of each cup.
The authors of Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties
Driven by a passion for the tea plant and its extraordinary variety, KEVIN GASCOYNE, FRANÇOIS MARCHAND, JASMIN DESHARNAIS and HUGO AMÉRICI have spent decades visiting all of the world’s tea-growing regions where they gained deep knowledge of tea and built trusting relationships with growers. This passionate investment earned them exclusive access to the highest quality teas, some exceptionally rare, which would not otherwise be exported, and which they have made available in their world-famous catalog (www.camellia-sinensis.com). In this third edition of Tea, the authors are excited to share their latest delicious discoveries.
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Review of Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties (Second Edition) by Kevin Gascoyne, Francois Marchand, and Jasmin Desharnais is great book on tea because it thoroughly provides an overview of tea’s history, different varieties, growing and harvesting process, fascinating ceremonies, local methods of preparation, tasting notes, and infusion accessories. A lot is covered in this book on all of the topics a beginner, or even a more experienced tea drinker, would be interested in.But the really special part of this book is the massive collection of photos. Nearly every page contains one or more images from around the world and really brings the topic of diversity and complexity of the tea industry to life. If you’re new to tea, you’ll be amazed by how many different colors of tea there are. The book also explores the world’s top tea-growing countries to explain the common characteristics of that nation’s tea. Examples of countries covered in the book are Japan, Taiwan, China, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, and Nepal, and the region of East Africa.After reading this book, you’ll learn how climate and soil influence’s a tea’s characteristics. Terroirs is the lingo used to refer to these factors. You’ll also learn about the different tea families, grades, cultivars, and varieties. The section on tea’s history includes a timeline for easy reference. This book is a well-rounded, thorough book on tea that even includes interviews with industry leaders and 15 gourmet recipes that use tea as an ingredient.This review was originally written for 27Press.com.
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
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But the really special part of this book is the massive collection of photos. Nearly every page contains one or more images from around the world and really brings the topic of diversity and complexity of the tea industry to life. If you’re new to tea, you’ll be amazed by how many different colors of tea there are. The book also explores the world’s top tea-growing countries to explain the common characteristics of that nation’s tea. Examples of countries covered in the book are Japan, Taiwan, China, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, and Nepal, and the region of East Africa.
After reading this book, you’ll learn how climate and soil influence’s a tea’s characteristics. Terroirs is the lingo used to refer to these factors. You’ll also learn about the different tea families, grades, cultivars, and varieties. The section on tea’s history includes a timeline for easy reference. This book is a well-rounded, thorough book on tea that even includes interviews with industry leaders and 15 gourmet recipes that use tea as an ingredient.
This review was originally written for 27Press.com.
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Review of Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties
Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties (Second Edition) by Kevin Gascoyne, Francois Marchand, and Jasmin Desharnais is great book on tea because it thoroughly provides an overview of tea’s history, different varieties, growing and harvesting process, fascinating ceremonies, local methods of preparation, tasting notes, and infusion accessories. A lot is covered in this book on all of the topics a beginner, or even a more experienced tea drinker, would be interested in.Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2017
But the really special part of this book is the massive collection of photos. Nearly every page contains one or more images from around the world and really brings the topic of diversity and complexity of the tea industry to life. If you’re new to tea, you’ll be amazed by how many different colors of tea there are. The book also explores the world’s top tea-growing countries to explain the common characteristics of that nation’s tea. Examples of countries covered in the book are Japan, Taiwan, China, Sri Lanka, India, Vietnam, and Nepal, and the region of East Africa.
After reading this book, you’ll learn how climate and soil influence’s a tea’s characteristics. Terroirs is the lingo used to refer to these factors. You’ll also learn about the different tea families, grades, cultivars, and varieties. The section on tea’s history includes a timeline for easy reference. This book is a well-rounded, thorough book on tea that even includes interviews with industry leaders and 15 gourmet recipes that use tea as an ingredient.
This review was originally written for 27Press.com.
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