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Journal Du Thé

Johanna Tagada Hoffbeck and T. S. Wendelstein. 2019. Journal Du Thé.

2020. Journal Du Thé. Vol. 3.

"Journal Du Thé is the most enigmatic part of my collection. These two zines are meditations on tea practices around the world, and our relationship to tea. The magazine is beautifully designed, and the simple stories it tells are truly captivating."

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The Korean Way of Tea: An Introductory Guide

Graham Teague, Anthony, and Kyŏng-hŭi Hong. 2007. The Korean Way of Tea: An Introductory Guide. Seoul, Korea: Seoul Selection.

"This book provides a rare glimpse into traditional Korean tea culture and tea production."

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Tea: A User’s Guide

Gebely, Tony. 2016. Tea: A User’s Guide. Eggs and Toast Media.

"This was one of my first books, and it is an invaluable reference when trying to understand the variety of teas produced around the world, with beautiful pictures and apt descriptions of over 100 types of tea."

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The Book of Japanese Tea

Brekell, Per Oscar. 2018. The Book of Japanese Tea. 京都: 淡交社.

"The above book is an invaluable reference regarding the processing and proper preparation of Japanese tea. It is an indispensable reference volume."

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Gascoyne, Kevin, François Marchand, Jasmin Desharnais, Hugo Américi, and Camellia Sinensis Tea House, eds. 2018. Tea: History, Terroirs, Varieties. Third edition. Buffalo, New York: Firefly Books.

Delmas, François-Xavier, and Mathias Minet. 2018. Tea Sommelier: A Step-by-Step Guide. First edition. New York: Abbeville Press.

Heiss, Mary Lou, and Robert J. Heiss. 2007. The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide. Berkeley, Calif: Ten Speed Press.

Sommelier: "This fun illustrated volume is an entertaining and informative introduction to tea, although from an admittedly western perspective."

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工藤佳治, 向紅, and 丸山洋平. 2000. 中国茶図鑑. 東京: 文藝春秋.

日本茶インストラクター協会 and 日本茶インストラクター協会. 2008. 日本茶のすべて がわかる本: 日本茶検定公式テキスト. 東京: 日本茶インストラクター協会. 王明祥. 2019. 茶味裡的隱知識: 風味裡隱含的物質之謎與台灣茶故事 : 我的10年學茶筆記 = The knowledge within the flavor of tea. 幸福文化.

"This is by far the most informative book in my collection, and provides a full introduction to all aspects of tea, particularly as it pertains to Taiwan. If I were ever to teach a course on tea, this would certainly be a, if not the, central text."