The Tea Lover's Tasting Guide

Here is the reference work that those who are passionate about tea cannot do without.

For some thirty years, the founders of Palais des Thés have roamed the plantations in search of the rarest teas; here they share with us the thousand and one secrets gathered over the course of their travels. A true mine of information, always conveyed with clarity and a teaching spirit, this guide leads us into the heart of the tea gardens, to meet those who, with passion and patience, put their know-how at the service of the pleasure of enthusiasts the world over, day after day.

Each year, François-Xavier Delmas and Mathias Minet subject thousands of crus to their expertise. Here they give us the keys to the art of tasting, the indispensable advice for a successful infusion and the selection of the 50 teas they consider the best in the world.

A very beautiful work in French, rich with numerous photos and illustrations, praised by its readers:

"This work is much more than a tasting guide, almost a treatise."

"Very good book with magnificent photos, comprehensive and very interesting for those seeking to discover the world of tea."

"I would like to commend this work which, for the first time to my knowledge, treats tasting with such clarity and teaching skill."

"An excellent read and also a personal enrichment, accessible to anyone wishing to acquire a good knowledge of tea."

Published by Hachette Pratique, 240 pages / Format: 16 cm x 28 cm