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January 25, 2022

Tea 101

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From time to time I like to take a look at some of my tea books that I have on my bookshelf. I recently replaced them after I put the Christmas decorations away and it made me happy to see my little collection of tea books back up on the shelf.

This little book was gifted to me by a friend who was cleaning out her house and shared several tea books with me. It is a small book but filled with lots of information for tea lovers and novices alike.

Some of the most helpful information in this book is the page that illustrates and gives details about the grading of tea. Grading is not an indication of quality but rather of size and appearance. Broken teas are graded as follows: Broken Orange Pekoe, Broken Pekoe, Broken Pekoe Souchong, Fannings and Dust.

Leaf teas are graded as Orange Pekoe, Pekoe and Pekoe Souchong.

Flowery grades are reserved almost exclusively for Darjeelings.

This book has some great illustrations of the different kinds of teas.

While my pictures are less than perfect today I think you get the idea that this is a book that is really packed with great information even with its small size.

From processing to blending, grading, trading, packaging and more, this little book is a perfect primer for the tea novice. If this looks like a book that you might be interested in click here for the Amazon link.

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  1. Darlene
    January 25, 2022 at 06:44 am

    Looks like a wonderful book for us tea lovers. I have a couple similar. I love learning about teas.

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  2. Sandy Wall
    January 25, 2022 at 07:17 am

    I love the illustrations, it’s like art!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 30, 2022 at 09:55 am

      The illustrations really are stunning.

      Reply
  3. Susi
    January 25, 2022 at 07:46 am

    Beautiful little tea book. I have a few myself and love learning new things. ☺️

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 30, 2022 at 09:54 am

      I have to keep re reading because I forget stuff. That’s the beauty of books–you can always go back to them.

      Reply
  4. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    January 25, 2022 at 09:57 am

    So much to learn about tea…the perfect book for you.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 30, 2022 at 09:54 am

      It is the perfect book! I am so happy to have been gifted this one.

      Reply
  5. Mama's Empty Nest
    January 25, 2022 at 10:01 am

    That’s not only an informative tea book, but it’s really pretty too!

    Reply
  6. Shirley Matthews Dunn
    January 25, 2022 at 01:50 pm

    A great little book for tea lovers.

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