A simple and fun approach to becoming a tea expert, from the founder of the international tea school, producer, and salon Palais de Thes. No matter how much time you have - two minutes or an hour - this book will always teach you something new about tea, with expert information to deepen and broaden your knowledge. Topics include tea-tasting techniques, matching teas with food, the culture of tea, the best teas in the world, the use of tea in the kitchen. Each page features stylish illustrations alongside a standalone lesson dealing with a single theme. AUTHOR: Mathias Minet is a tea taster. He co-directs Le Palais des Thes with Francois-Xavier Delmas. In 1999, he and Delmas founded L'Ecole du The, a school for aspiring tasters. SELLING POINT: With its contemporary, hand-drawn, brightly illustrated approach, this book delivers on its promise to make the reader a true expert in tea, in 160 easy lessons. Colour illustrations throughout

Author Biography

Francois-Xavier Delmas is founder of Le Palais des Thes. His in-depth knowledge of tea-producing regions and his exceptional tasting skills make him one of the leading experts in his field.