Published by the Mariage Frères French Tea House, a compendium of of the art of tea as practiced in France, illustrated with engravings and photos.
Mariage Fréres Books
Mariage Frères is a luxury tea house founded in Paris in 1854. Today, the company relies on a network of distributors and operates seven tea houses in Paris and five in Japan. Its tea menu features 650 blends from 36 producing countries, encompassing all tea families.
More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe--some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.
