Linda Gaylard

Linda Gaylard

Linda Gaylard is a professional team sommelier and the author of The Tea Book. She gradually developed an interest in tea from getting to know loose tea alongside bagged tea. She takes readers on an adventure into the world of tea and to different tea cultures, and a bunch of interesting recipes.

She also includes an abundance of visual material: photos, illustrations, colorful schemes, and maps. In addition to classic tea, there is a discussion of herbal teas and other interesting tea drinks, such as kombucha and bubble tea. An exciting addition is the introduction of the specialties of the countries that grow tea. For example, a particularly interesting national drink, salty yak butter tea, is found in Tibet. The largest share of the world's tea production is in China, India and Kenya. Japan, where the history of tea dates back to the 12th century, has a share of only 1.9%.

The first section of the book explores the basics, including the tea plant, harvesting and processing, tea types, and health benefits. There’s also a section reserved for tisanes. Linda Gaylard does a fantastic job covering this section, providing plenty of vital information without being too technical. Making it perfect for both novice and pro tea enthusiasts.

The book walks you through some of the best ways to choose, prepare, and taste a variety of teas available around the world. It also equips readers with everything they need to bring the allure and fragrance of the tea shop into their homes
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The book is an essential companion for all tea lovers and newbies alike. It features more than 100 international tea recipes, including matcha, chai tea, and the popular bubble tea.

The book will also help the readers learn about tasting notes to help them identify important characteristics to distinguish a variety of teas. It's also equipped with information on growing and harvest seasons and maps of the key tea-producing regions.

While the book is an encyclopedia of tea- it has plenty of information on the history of tea, tea recipes, infusions, and modern brewing techniques- it also complements the modern global tea movement that’s already taking the beverage industry by a storm.

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