Best Tea Books Handpicked by Tea Sommeliers
on Oct 09, 2019, Updated May 03, 2021
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Discover the best books on tea to get you one step closer to being a tea expert. Take a look at my picks plus recommendations from fellow tea sommeliers.
Books About Tea
Good tea books are essential in learning the basics of tea (history, different types, how they’re processed).
There’s a ton to learn and it’s hard to figure out where to start. A good tea book will organize all the overwhelming information into an easy-to-read guide.
What to Look for When Buying a Tea Book
- Accurate information
The tea books selected are all books from people that are well-established and trusted in the tea industry. - Lots of photos or illustrations
I’m not looking for dense textbook but rather an easy-to-follow guide into tea with lots of photos and illustrations to help me see what’s being described. - Easy to skim
I use these books as a tea resource so I need to be able to find the information I need quickly and easily. I look for books that are well laid out and easy to flip through to get the information.
My Pick for Best Tea Book:
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Other Recommended Tea Books:
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There’s a ton of tea information to be found in this little book but best of all, it’s an easy read and forgoes tedious explanations and replaces them with digestable, charming illustrations.
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