The Tea Lover's Handbook

Magazine

The most popular beverage in the world (after water) isn't coffee—it's tea. Leaf lovers are passionate and curious about their beloved brew, and we serve up a captivating journey through the delightful world of tea, the extraordinary beverage that conquered the world and built the modern global economy. We'll explore the complex flavor and chemical profiles of tea, and the complex process of growing, drying, blending, packaging, and transporting it around the world. We'll discover flavors beyond Earl Grey and English Breakfast; we'll review essential tea gear like electric kettles, and we'll recap the extraordinary history of tea and its impact on world trade (including the American Revolution).