Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea: Discovering Producing Regions and their Teas. A comprehensive guide to exotic teas from around the world.
Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea: Discovering Producing Regions and Their Teas is a beautiful treatise for tea-growing estates worldwide. The 434-page hardcover tea book was published by Hoffman Media on June 15, 2018, with a list price of $59.95. You can now buy it for less on Amazon.
World of Tea explores 60 tea-producing countries, explaining their history, terroir, various cultivars, manufacturing processes, categories of tea, local tea culture, and rituals. The detailed maps and color photography are beautiful.
Sit and read with a cup of tea, and you have a perfect fall afternoon exploring six tea-growing continents. The World of Tea is a big gorgeous coffee-table style book with a lot of good tea information covering even the most obscure tea-growing regions.
I had the opportunity to interview Jane Pettigrew about her book and life's work dedicated to educating others about tea. If you haven't read it yet, you may want to look; it was a great interview. Read my interview with Jane Pettigrew.
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Included in Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea are over 60 tea-producing countries and their teas. You'd be amazed at some of the most unexpected places in the world that are growing and producing fine teas. Chapter 2 features North America with 38 tea estates. Who knew?
I challenge any devotee, be they hobbyist or professional, not to spend many happy hours poring in delight over the scores of enticing country maps with their iconic green tea-tips location markers and not be amazed by some of the new tea origins."
Forward of World of Tea by Nigel Melican, Teacraft Ltd
A coffee table size book (10" x 12"), with 434 pages of text and full-color photographs by professional photographers, is one of the most beautiful books about tea that I've seen.
The book is divided into seven chapters, beginning with The Origins of Tea, then six more chapters covering North America, Central, and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, complete with Places of Interest and a full Index.
Inside are stunning, full-color photographs of some of the most beautiful tea estates and gardens worldwide. I think Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea will bring you closer to the tea you love. Any tea enthusiast will treasure this book for years to come.
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Sheila
I love oolong teas! I've tried so many and I've never been disappointed. I enjoy their floral taste. Some are sweeter than others. I enjoy the roasted oolongs as well. I can drink then at anytime of day.
Anna
Currently my favourite tea is deep steamed sencha. It is great to help me wake up, keeps me energized through the day, can be brewed quickly, even cold brew takes only seconds to be ready:D. But the autumn is in the air so black teas are finding the way towards by tea pot now;). Me new found crush is Sweet Potato Tea from Yunnan Sourcing:D
Carolsue
My favorite kinds of tea are English and Irish Breakfast teas
Hallie
I'm just starting my tea journey, but so far my favorite is Earl Grey de la Creme. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!
Carmela DeMorest
My favorite caffeine tea is Queen Elizabeth. I tried a lot of different black teas and this blend is perfect for me. I don't have one favorite herbal, depends on mood, love Lemon Balm or Chamomile with Roses!
Mikkel Steenberg Vedel
I mostly enjoy black (red) or white tea. My two favorite teas are keemun and silver needle - but lapsang souchong holds a special place in my heart because it was my grandparents favorite and I have so many fond memories related to drinking that smokey goodness.
Ryan
My favorite tea is a blend called Pomegranate Mojito made by a company called ZestTea. It is a very singular taste - and it is designed to have more caffeine than coffee. Natural blends of most teas are better in there way, but I can’t really think of a brand name that I like like this one. It is pretty distinct.
Joannebh
It’s so hard to pick a favorite, I love all teas! Partial to Irish Breakfast, builders’ tea, or Bigelow tea’s Constant Comment
Leanne
I haven't really found a tea I don't like! But jasmine and silver needle while are two favorites.
Dani
I enjoy mainly black teas such as Assam and Keemun, although I also just discovered a black tea from Colombia that I really enjoy! Thank you for this great giveaway! 🙂
Charlene
Thanks for a great giveaway, and an amazing website. I am a "tea jenny", with many favorite kinds of tea, but I especially enjoy good black tea. I've been drinking Golden Monkey lately, and it's lovely.
Gino Pagnani
Silver needle white tea is an all time favorite!
Satbir Thind
I love Chai. Especially chai made with Assam TGFOP black tea. YUM!
Laura R
A little while ago I would have said my favorite is an Assam. Now I am really enjoying a Keemun from Adagio Tea called Keemun Concerto. And I’ve discovered Rooibos is a great substitute for tea when I don’t want the caffeine but still want full flavor and smoothness.
D Kocsis
I like to start my day with black breakfast tea but then I drink green tea. My family came from Cornwall and I grew up with a fresh pot of tea several time a day.
Kayla
My favorite tea is probably Fruity Pebbles by Tiesta Tea! It’s so good, and I was surprised to like it since I’m not usually a fan of green tea.
Cezann
I love peppermint tea. Something so simple and soothing about it. It speaks to my soul <3
Jill Ahrens
Right now my favorite tea is White Tea, but I'm very new to all of this and still learning!! I love your blog, it is very informative!!
Thanks
Nora Fossum
To me, tea must taste like tea. Tea with flavorings makes me a bit nauseous.
A cup or two of English Breakfast in the morning. The stronger the better. Darjeeling and Green Tea throughout the day. And maybe a cup of some soothing herbal tea before going to bed.
Tea all day, every day.
Amy Grimes
I really like Genmaicha. The combination of green tea and toasted rice gives it a fresh, but nutty flavor. I can’t wait to get a look at Jane Pettigrew's new book. The first book I ever brought about tea was by Jane Pettigrew.
Noe
Hi!! Thanks for this opportunity! I love Green Tea. I enjoy it with my little daughter! Best wishes!
Nan
Right now I'm enjoying Twinings Ceylon Orange Pekoe for mornings. I go through phases, the last one was Harney & Sons Scottish Breakfast loose tea. In the afternoons I opt for a Darjeeling, and at night I have Rooibos.
Frances Scott
My favorite tea is Darjeeling. It has the most delicate tea flavor and I find it to be my 'go to' beverage when I want to relax and unwind from any kind of crazy day. I also prepare it as an iced tea and it's a delight! I would love learn more about teas from Ms. Pettigrew's World of Tea book. Thank you for a chance to do so!
Lori McCalligan
I love oolong teas. They are so smooth. A good pu’erh gets me going in the morning.. Jane’s book is on my wish list!
Cassie
My favorite tea is Kukicha. I love the sweetness the "twigs" add to this subtle green tea 🙂
valentina ciciliot
I have recently discovered a Chinese tea called Longjing tea (a green one) which is fresh and fruity!
Joshua Wasson
My favorite tea is Gyokuro from Japan which is primarily grown in the shade. Most of my friends say it taste like grass but I absolutely love it with a nice CAO Brazilia cigar on the back porch.
Jim Kelly Wasson
A favorite tea? I am too early into my study of tea to proclaim a single favorite. Admittedly, there are some go-to teas that are more readily available to me - Prince of Wales, Gunpowder Green Tea, Jasmine Pearls, Darjeeling (any flavor), Oolong (any flavor), multiple Pu-ehrs Iwho knew there were so many varieties?!) only to name a very few. I live close to Elmwood Inn Teas and enjoy bringing home something new with every visit - and a few favorite 'must haves'. From them, I have experienced Nilgiri Frost, several tumeric teas, Darjeeling White, Bourbon Black, Kentucky Blend, Southern Pecan, Cherry Rose Green Tea, Reiki Blend, Temple Garden, and so many more. Teas from old trees and old methods continue to elicit the taste buds in so many delightful experiences. Whether I am brewing in Western style, gaiwan, gong fu cha, the travel thermos infuser, or even a tea bag from the microwave (only in dire extremes, of course) there is nothing more calming or energizing than a cup of tea.
Parul
Hi..my favorite tea is Oolong ..the current one I’m drinking is the rose oolong..it’s an absolutely stunning tea which when
Brewed perfectly has the ability to transport you millions of miles away to a rose garden.. I love sipping on an oolong because inspite of having caffeine it’s very relaxing
Magalie
"Nuit à Versailles", à blend from Dammann Frères is my favorite tea for now. I tend to drink different teas depending on my mood but this peculiar tea always bring me peace and the feeling of being wrapped in softness. Dammann Frères is a French tea blender (maison de thé) that has some seriously good blends in its hands.