Book Review: The New Tea Book

The New Tea Book by Sara Perry is an excellent guide into the world of choosing and serving different teas. Perry provides a wonderful overview of the history and cultivation of tea and then goes on to discuss how to choose the right tea, how to prepare your tea and then how to serve your tea. She gives the reader an objective description of the difference between black tea, green tea, oolong tea, blended teas, and scented/flavored tea. In her overview of serving tea she discusses tea customs and tea accessories used to serve tea the proper way. After you have completed an overview of the different types of tea and how to serve them, you are rewarded with 40 pages of tea recipes such as: Catalina citrus sun tea, shrimp curry tea sandwiches, and gingerspice tea cake. This book is a must read for the tea enthusiast as well as for those interested in learning about the nuances of this magical beverage.