Tea offers not only a healthy, invigorating drink but also a journey through 4,500 years of history. Here is a guide to all the major tea-producing countries of the world, & the teas they produce -- from favorites such as Darjeeling, Assam, Lapsang Souchong & Earl Grey, to the more acquired tastes of Japanese green teas & the rare Chinese teas. Describes how tea is produced, processed, traded & blended, & gives expert guidance on how precisely to brew the different types of tea, whether black, green, white, yellow or oolong. Features 80 teas. Each tea is illustrated by full-color close-up photos of the dry leaf, wet leaf & infusion, with an accompanying description of characteristics & brewing tips to enjoy the variety at its best. Over 250 full-color photos.