9 Fantastic Books on Herbal Teas for Tea & Book Lovers
As I’ve mentioned numerous times throughout TeapotGeek.com, herbal teas are popular worldwide and hold a special place in various cultures. If you are interested in herbal teas, reading books about them is as entertaining as they are educational. Books often cover topics from the history of tea to various tea recipes and how to grow tea plants in the back garden, so it is worth reading a few good books if you want to look at herbal teas from a different perspective. But how can we find good books about herbal teas? Should we judge them by their covers?
That’s the aim of this article: to introduce 9 outstanding and best-selling books about herbal teas full of valuable information that any tea lover is interested in.
#1 Infused: Adventures in Tea
Infused: Adventures in Tea by Henrietta Lovell is a fascinating journey to different countries and learn about their tea culture. In this book, Henrietta shares her experiences from traveling to tea-producing countries such as China and India. When you read this book, you will get to know different tea cultures and how tea impacted their ceremonies and traditions.
Passion About Tea
In my opinion, this is an exciting and entertaining book. I was not interested in history and antiquity that much, but now I am interested in the history and preparation of teas. Henrietta Lovell says with passion about tea, and this is what makes the book a real pleasure to read. If you are interested in experiencing culture through travel and the history of tea, this book will take you to an interesting and different world of tea.
#2 The Story of Tea
The Story of Tea by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss is a comprehensive history of tea and its place in different cultures and traditions. It shows you where tea started and how it became one of the most popular drinks in the world. The authors of The Story of Tea go into great detail about the history of tea in China, Japan, and India, and also point out the different processes in tea cultivation and production.
A New Perspective
I find this book very informative, and it gives me a new perspective on tea. I now have detailed information about teas and their production processes. If you seek interesting books about tea history and culture, this book is great. The historical and cultural information in this book shows tea enthusiasts different perspectives on tradition and cultures around herbal teas.
#3 Afternoon Tea: The New Happy Hour
Afternoon Tea by Gail Greco is a guide to holding an afternoon tea ceremony. Gail gives you interesting recipes and ideas for serving teas and decorations to make your tea sittings enjoyable for you and your guests. This book helps to turn any tea party into a stylish and special experience. You can find ideas for teas, sweets, and tea decorations in this book.
Attractive Tea Ceremonies
This book taught me how to hold a tea ceremony in a new and attractive way. The recipes and ideas in this book are very useful and practical. I turned my afternoon tea ceremonies with the help of ideas and recipes in this book. If you are interested in special parties and gatherings, this book will definitely appeal to you.
#4 Tea Mocktails for Beginners
Tea Mocktails for Beginners by Kellie Greene, Wil Foxe, Eva Bowman, and Addison Cooke is a book dedicated to non-alcoholic drinks. It has interesting recipes for delicious and different tea-based drinks. If you want to make healthy and hearty drinks, the book gives you special recipes that transform tea into tasty drinks you can prepare as alternatives to alcoholic drinks at your parties.
Special Drinks for Summer
In my opinion, this is a very interesting book that gives me new ideas for making summer drinks. Recipes in this book are very tasty and attractive. If you are interested in making non-alcoholic mocktails, this book will guide you through experiencing tea in a new, interesting way.
#5 The Tea Recipe Book
The Tea Recipe Book by George Teaman is a sort of dictionary of various recipes for making tea and herbal teas, all healthy and nutritious. In addition to various recipes, this book teaches you the best way to brew any tea. George talks in detail about different teas and herbs in this book and expands the scope of the book by explaining how each herbal tea benefits your health and well-being.
All-in-One Tea Recipe Book
This book is very useful and helped me learn how to make teas and herbal teas accurately. The recipes in the book are simple and applicable. It is great if you’re looking for practical and effective recipes and their health benefits all in one place.
#6 Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know
Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know, written by Candace Rose Rardon, is a comprehensive knowledge base about tea and everything around it, from the history of tea to how to brew different herbal teas. This book contains information that every tea lover like you should know and will help you achieve a higher level of tea knowledge and brewing skills.
Really Everything You Should Know
I find this book very useful and often go to it as a reference book. It helps me learn more about herbal teas and brewing techniques. If you are looking for comprehensive, practical information surrounding the topic we all love here, this book really shows you everything you need.
#7 The Book of Tea
The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura explores the philosophy of tea in Japanese culture. He introduces tea as a philosophy and as a form of art with a great impact on human life and various cultures, especially Japan.
A True Art
This book is very interesting. Not only do I get to know tea from a spiritual perspective, but I also deeply understand why tea is considered a true art by Kakuzo. If you are interested in philosophy, art, and culture, this book is great, with new perspectives on tea and its values.
#8 Tea Gardening for Beginners
Tea Gardening for Beginners by Julia Dimakos shows you how to grow your own tea plants in your garden. Julia talks in detail about the methods of planting, cultivation, and growing tea. Read this book and you will be able to grow tea plants in your back garden and brew tea out of the results of your efforts.
Grow Organic Tea at Home
With this book, I learned how to effectively use my small backyard garden to grow tea. If you are interested in gardening like me, this book is a must-read. The information Julia Dimakos put in this book will help you grow organic herbal teas in your garden.
#9 Herbal Tea
Herbal Tea by Heather Dale is full of herbal tea recipes. With this book, you can learn different ways to brew a delicious cup of herbal tea, from bedtime teas to detox teas that help your gut health.
Simple & Quick Recipes for Every Ailment
This book is truly one of the best I’ve ever read! It has a lot of simple, quick recipes to brew herbal teas that can help with stress, insomnia, colds, or stomach aches. Everything is explained simply, so even if you have never brewed a cup of tea before, you’ll master the art in one day.
Conclusion
These 9 books are some of the best in the field of tea and herbal teas, providing you with not only scientific information but also fascinating experiences. These books will help you enjoy the world of tea more, learn about its history, and find new ways to make tea. If you are a tea lover like me, these books will give you new experiences.
Disclaimer
Links included to buy any of these books on Amazon are for suggestion only. I am not promoting any of these books, simply sharing them because I find them interesting and informative. I am not being paid if you buy any of them on Amazon. In fact, why not support your local bookshop? Visit your local bookshop and ask if they have any of these books available.
