Lots of Information Packed into a Little Book
Pros: lots of detailed information about the world of high-end, premium tea
Cons: A rather dry read which sometimes expects the reader to know more than they do
Pros: lots of detailed information about the world of high-end, premium tea
Cons: A rather dry read which sometimes expects the reader to know more than they do

Pros: inventive, mouthwatering cocktails and beautiful photography
Cons: to fully explore this book would require a full bar-many drinks use lesser used beverages

Pros: Great for enthusiasts desiring greater depths of info on wines/spirits.
Cons: Will not set you on any path toward sommelier certifications or jobs.

Pros: Beautiful photography, easy to follow directions, a variety of drink recipes
Cons: The book is thin and narrow. You may have difficulty keeping it open while making your drinks.
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Prepare for a richly exotic voyage across continents and centuries in this in-depth exploration of the world of tea. Like wine, tea has its own prestigious growing regions and plantations where are produced refined, noble, and modern varieties as distinctive as the terroir on which they are grown. This impressive volume follows the trade routes of the familiar yet mysterious tea leaf, from the...
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