This book would be a great addition to any tea library - it is recently published and is up to date with research, it has gorgeous photos, and presents information unconventionally and up to the point.

I liked how the author described the six tea types and their processing. The chemistry section was also understandable. I also liked the section on various tea traditions and local recipes, like Iranian, Russian, Indian (three ways of making an Indian tea!) ways of preparing tea, etc.

The book us not as detailed as, say, Tea Terroirs that I reviewed earlier, but it is different and explains some processes in a new and more comprehensive way.

Recommended. Would make a great gift to a tea person or a newbie. A good introductory book with lots of inspiration.