101 Teas to Steep Before You Die The Ultimate Bucket List for the World's Most Popular Beverage

By: Nigel Melican, James Norwood Pratt, Maria Uspenski, Shabnam Weber

Published by Page Street Publishing, 2025-11-25

Tea has been a part of our culinary and cultural fabric for millennia. So how does one pick which one to drink? Which have the best flavors and textures? Which are the most culturally important or ecologically sound? Or even more simply, which will blow my guest away or save me a dollar without sacrificing the taste? This book distills that overwhelming history into 101 recommendations that give readers the ideal place to begin (or enrich) their journey into the wonderful world of tea. With quick-to-read profiles and expert flavor notes on each one, readers will easily find their new favorite cuppa.Written by five of the foremost tea experts in the world, this quintessential guide is divided into nine tea profile chapters, ranging the gamut from Supermarket and Corner Store Stars for the budget-friendly shopper to Teas that Changed History for the culturally-interested drinker. For beginners, the chapter on Archetypes for the Six Tea Types is the perfect introduction to the different teas out there while the Subtle, Yet Special chapter will introduce aficionados to some of the world?s rarest tea. Finally, the book concludes will a tenth chapter filled with delicious tea recipes, including traditional savory dishes, elegant cocktails and healthy mocktails. Perfect for any tea drinker, this epic compilation gives readers everything they need to know to source, steep and enjoy the best teas from around the globe.This book will have 101 tea profiles and accompanying photos.