In Search of Tea: Discovery and Knowledge

Description

In this coffee table book, Francois-Xavier Delmas, founder Palais de Thes and one of the world's greatest experts in the tea universe, travels to various tea territories across the globe. From India to China, from Nepal to Japan, through Taiwan and Sri Lanka, Malawi and Kenya, he travels in search of the rarest and, above all, the best varieties for the pleasure of both neophytes and experienced connoisseurs. Divided into six chapters, In In Search of Tea features superb photography wiith accompanying text explaining tea cultivation methods, tasting techniques, and uses. Along the way, Delmas encounters the men and women who make these wonderful teas and highlights their various customs and traditions. Filled with Delmas's in-depth knowledge of producer countries and his favorite tease, In Search of Tea offers wonderful insight to world cultures for tea drinkers and travel lovers.

Francois-Xavier Delmas, the founder of Palais des Thes is now acknowledged as one of the world greatest experts in the tea universe. A tireless globe-trotter, he has been scouting tea gardens around the world on his quest for the best teas for more than 30 years. In 1999, anxious to pass on his expertise to as many people as possible, he founded L'Ecole du The, a space for initiation and tea-tasting training. L'Ecole du The has been awarding a tea sommelier diploma for professionals since 2016. The Tea School trains individuals as well as professionals chefs.