Tea industry experts debut “101 Teas to Steep Before You Die”

101 Teas to Steep Before You Die is the ultimate bucket list for one of the world’s most popular beverages and is now available for pre-order at major online retailers. Co-authored by four of the most trusted and influential voices in tea – Shabnam Weber, president of the Tea & Herbal Association of Canada, Nigel Melican, James Norwood Pratt, Maria Uspenski – the upcoming book is a passport to the world’s legendary teas, presented as a spirited, sensory journey.

From Page Street Publishing Co, distributed by Macmillan, the 256-page hardcover and digital book will debut on November 25th. For tea lovers who are just beginning their tea journey or for those who have decades of experience with tea, the esteemed authors guide readers through the world of tea flavours, from classic picks to premium options, offering something to delight and inspire every steep. The beautifully curated guide invites readers to savour and explore, from ancient harvests plucked in misty mountain gardens to everyday treasures hiding in plain sight on grocery shelves. It is an invitation from the co-authors to drink and appreciate more of what the world’s oldest beverage still has to offer.

The book includes expert buying tips, precise steeping instructions, tasting notes that reveal what makes each tea unforgettable, creative recipes that go beyond the simple brew, insights on growing and processing tea, cultivars, the gong fu method, and more. Chapters include: Archetypes for the Six Types; Classic Blends and Flavors; Teas That Changed History; Steeped in Wellness; Supermarket, Café, and Restaurant Stars; Happy Accidents; Teas to Impress; Rare Treasures, Desert Island Teas, and Beyond the Traditional.

The co-authors – who have each shaped the global tea landscape throughout their career – consider their new book a “love letter” to tea and the joy it brings to connoisseurs around the globe.

101 Teas to Steep Before You Die can now be pre-ordered at major book retailers, including: Barnes and Noble, Amazon, Bookshop.org, Blackwells, Amazon Canada, Amazon UK, Books-A-Million, Books Inc., and Chapters.