From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea.
Sebastian Beckwith is a preeminent tea authority and co-founder of In Pursuit of Tea, a purveyor of fine teas from around the world to some of the finest restaurants in the country. He divides his time between New York City and Connecticut. Caroline Paul is the New York Times bestselling author of The Gutsy Girl and Lost Cat. She lives in San Francisco. Wendy MacNaughton is the New York Times bestselling illustrator of Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat and The Gutsy Girl. She lives in San Francisco.
There’s nothing precious or pedantic about a delightful new book
that celebrates Camellia sinensis, better known as the tea plant.
Written by tea aficionado Sebastian Beckwith, with San Francisco
author Caroline Paul, A Little Tea Book: All the Essentials From
Leaf to Cup packs as much as a flavorful cup of dark, floral
Himalayan black tea . . . accompanied by cheery illustrations by
San Francisco artist Wendy MacNaughton.
*San Francisco Chronicle*
Steeped with knowledge, facts, and commentary, Sebastian's book is
a wonderful read and resource for anyone who has ever enjoyed a cup
of tea. He has been instrumental in guiding us through the vast
world of tea over the years and this book truly shows his unrivaled
passion.
*Daniel Humm, James Beard Award-winning chef/co-owner of Eleven
Madison Park*
Like Sebastian himself, this humble book is a wealth of knowledge.
Everything you ever wanted to know about tea--from leaf to label
and everything in between--is planted in these pages.”
*Dan Barber, James Beard Award-winning chef/co-owner of Blue
Hill*
Mr. Beckwith [is] an engaging, unpretentious and encyclopedic tea
maven
*The New York Times*
'Pioneer,' 'iconic,' and 'amazing' were some of the words used by
fellow tea freaks to describe Sebastian Beckwith . . . a foremost
authority on tea.
*Fast Company*
Sebastian Beckwith is to tea as Julia Child was to French
cooking.
*Well + Good*
Beckwith travels the globe to find the very best, visiting small
farms in China, Taiwan, and India, among other locales.
*Food Arts*
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