Arguably one of the first modern books to take tea seriously, James Norwood Pratt’s Tea Lover’s Treasury debuted in 1982, well before the recent surge of interest in specialty and high-quality teas. Finding a copy today can seem confusing at first, but the variations are fairly straightforward once you know the history.
The Ultimate Tea Lover’s Treasury (image from site)
The original edition is still available through various online retailers. Alternatively, readers may come across New Tea Lover’s Treasury, a revised version released around the turn of the century.
In 2012, Pratt released The Ultimate Tea Lover’s Treasury, marking the book’s 30th anniversary. This edition was extensively revised to reflect decades of additional experience and research. You can learn more from this official page describing the updated edition and its expanded content.
While not technically a tea, kombucha often appears alongside tea discussions because it is typically brewed using tea as a base ingredient. For a closer look, see this explanation of what kombucha is and how it is made using tea. Related titles, such as Kombucha Recipes, have also gained attention—sometimes even offered as free digital downloads.
Interest in tea cultivation continues to grow as well. A popular topic on my own site has been how to grow tea at home, suggesting a strong audience for books like Homegrown Tea: An Illustrated Guide to Planting, Harvesting, and Blending Teas and Tisanes by Cassie Liversidge. Based on its title and focus, it aims to provide practical guidance for those interested in producing their own tea.
See more of William I. Lengeman’s articles in this archive of tea-related writing by the author.
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