Tea Blog

If you’re caught up on your tea-related reading and you’re looking for something to add to your bookshelf, you’re in luck. The next few months will see an assortment of interesting tea books making their way to bookstores. Here are a few.

A Full Cup: Sir Thomas Lipton’s Extraordinary Life and His Quest for the America’s Cup

by Michael D’Antonio
(July 8)
If the name Sir Thomas Lipton rings a bell, it’s no coincidence. He founded one of the most recognizable tea companies in the world. If you’d like to learn more about his journey from grocer to global tea merchant, see this overview of Thomas Lipton’s life and his book “A Full Cup”.

The Perfect Blend (The Tea Shop Series)
by Trish Perry
(September 1)
Tea shops are now the setting for multiple book series. As discussed in this roundup of tea-themed mystery novels and book series, author Laura Childs has built a popular Tea Shop Mystery collection now nearing a dozen installments. Trish Perry’s Tea Shop Series explores a similar setting through romance-focused storytelling, including titles such as The Perfect Blend and Tea for Two.

Culinary Tea: More Than 100 Recipes Steeped in Tradition from Around the World
by Cynthia Gold, Lise Stern
(September 7)
Cooking with tea is not only possible but increasingly popular. This book joins a growing category of culinary titles that showcase both classic dishes and new creations using tea as an ingredient. Examples include recipes like Chinese tea-smoked duck and modern variations such as Assam tea used in baking recipes like shortbread and infused desserts.

Chinese Tea
Ling Yun
(September 10)
China is the world’s leading tea producer, making it a natural subject for extensive writing. As highlighted in this overview of books focused on Chinese tea history and culture, there is already a wide selection of titles on the subject. Ling Yun’s upcoming book will explore topics such as the history of Chinese tea varieties and sampler selections from major tea regions, along with the philosophy and traditions surrounding tea drinking.