Green Tea (English Edition): A Beginner’s Guide to Chinese Green Tea — Types, Brewing & Appreciation

Green Tea is part of the Appreciating Chinese Tea Series, a collection designed to introduce international readers to the rich world of Chinese tea culture-8. Written by Li Hong, a renowned tea expert and gastronomic critic based in Beijing-11, this volume focuses specifically on green tea—the tea with the longest history in China and the source of most of its famous varieties-9.

Inside this book, you will find:

• Famous Producing Regions: Explore the terroirs that give Chinese green tea its distinctive character

• Traditional Craftsmanship: Learn how fresh leaves are transformed into the delicate, fragrant tea you enjoy

• Brewing Ceremonies: Step-by-step guidance on preparing green tea the traditional way

• Vivid Illustrations: Rich visuals throughout that bring the tea culture to life

The book presents its content in simple, accessible language with practical applicability, making it suitable for both tea enthusiasts and those new to Chinese tea-9. As the Spanish edition description aptly puts it: “The essential flavor of green tea is clear with light soup and green leaf... After a cup of tea, one feels very comfortable and energetic. To savor tea is to savor life.”