The Little Black Book of Tea: The Essential Guide to All Things Tea

by Mike Heneberry

This pocket-sized book offers a brisk and full-bodied look at tea varieties and grades, teas of the world, and brewing basics, with recipes for tea drinks and accompaniments.

Genres: Tea, Nonfiction, Reference, Food, Cooking

144 pages, Hardcover

First published May 17, 2006

Reviews

[Anniken Haga · Rating 3 out of 5]

So this was a fun enough read. Got a lot of info about tea, which I love — I like a quick cup of earl grey, but also to blend my own loose tea and steep in pots to enjoy more than one cup without having to get up.

So yeah, a fun little book with funfacts, and actually explaining some things I've been wondering.

The things that pulled this rating down, though, is;
1: the book seemed to contradict itself at times
2: the resepies at the end. They actually took up most of the book. I would have liked to learn how to do different things. Maybe more info on tea outside of those best known traditions...

[Jenn Gazdecki · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tea Time

I love tea and I enjoyed this look into the history and how tea is prepared in various countries. The recipes at the end are intriguing and I look forward to trying a few.

[Kelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great little book with a nice overview of the types of tea and countries where tea is grown and cultivated. Also quite a nice list of tea recipes and accompanying yummies!

[Jorgon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, but all too brief--and I wish the authors spent more time on the history and botany of tea rather than a collection of recipes. Still, made me thirsty for some Assam and Nilgiri and sent me on a search of Sikkim.

[indiefishsteak · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is really great to have around and very useful for getting into tea, but it's not completely thorough or anything. Still, I really enjoy it and recommend it to everyone.

[Alexa]

The Little Black Book of Tea: The Essential Guide to All Things Tea by Mike Heneberry (2006)

[Vela · Rating 4 out of 5]

A charming book with cute illustrations and interesting facts. The handy size makes it great for bringing with you if you want a light read on the bus.

[Carol-Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great book that provides basic information on tea types and grades. There are also recipes for tea drinks, sweets, and savouries.

[Bookkitten (collector of nice things) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice overview & very cute mini pics.
Read for personal research.

[Nakul Shenoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well designed, pocketbook all about tea - containing the history, types, and recipes. Recommended.