How much do you know about the tea you drink? Do you know how it's cultivated or the differences among the many varieties?

The Tea Drinker's Handbook is an educational and comprehensive guide to all things tea.

The handbook is a gorgeous hardcover filled with 200 illustrations and full-color photographs. It not only educates on the cultivation process - it also lists the world's 50 best teas by country.

You can also find detailed tasting notes and preparation instructions for those top 50 teas.

Everything you could ever want to know about tea is in The Tea Drinker's Handbook.

This is a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys tea and would like to learn more about the art and ecology of tea drinking.

For me, this book is a fantastic reference as well as a fascinating read.

$29.95 from Abbeville Press