Tea is an international drink with a variety to suit every palate. Today more and more people are waking up to the extraordinary diversity that the world of tea has to offer. This much-needed book is a guide to all the major tea producing countries of the world, and the teas they grow. Jane Pettigrew describes how tea is produced, processed, traded and blended and gives expert guidance on how precisely to brew different types of tea. The essential guide to how this life-enhancing beverage is enjoyed across the world today.