We're very fortunate that we know Jane very well and our books are signed by the author.

We think that this is an ideal handbook for all new tea lovers and also for anyone who wishes to find out more about tea manufacture, the different categories of tea, and what types of tea come from different tea producing countries. Frequently referred to at the Twinings Shop at 216 Strand, London!

This latest edition comes with some updated information, lots of new photos and, in the directory, information and photos of teas from tea regions not included in previous editions, such as Vietnam, Korea, Bolivia, Bangladesh, Brazil, Thailand, the UK and the USA.

Jane Pettigrew is one of the world's leading tea experts. She speaks at conferences around the world and appears regularly on television and radio. She also consults on tea for us, here at Twinings. She has written many books on tea, including The Social History of Tea and Traditional Teatime. Jane lives in London.

Bruce Richardson is a familiar speaker at American tea events and is the author of five books on tea. He now owns and runs Elmwood Inn Fine Teas in the US. Bruce lives in London.

Publisher - The National Trust and Benjamin Press

English
240 pages
Hardback
Voted best new publication 2009 by World Tea Expo
Formally published as "The Tea Lover's Companion"
ISBN-10: 1905400640