Tea is the new wine. In this book, author and tea expert Christoph Peters recounts his passion for this inspiring and versatile beverage and the art of preparing it, a source of pure joy. From a young age, Peters preferred collecting teapots to records. Now, he dedicates many hours each week to learning the various methods that enable him to brew flawless tea. Readers will discover the first initiation rituals of tea-making at boarding school and learn the meaning of "e;chawan"e; and the connection between tea and football. With humor and wit, Peters explores tea cultures around the world, from Turkey and Japan to China, East Friesland, and even the British High Tea he enjoys in a Berlin hotel.

Tea is the new wine. In this book, author and tea expert Christoph Peters recounts his passion for this inspiring and versatile beverage and the art of preparing it, a source of pure joy. From a young age, Peters preferred collecting teapots to records. Now, he dedicates many hours each week to learning the various methods that enable him to brew flawless tea. Readers will discover the first initiation rituals of tea-making at boarding school and learn the meaning of "e;chawan"e; and the connection between tea and football. With humor and wit, Peters explores tea cultures around the world, from Turkey and Japan to China, East Friesland, and even the British High Tea he enjoys in a Berlin hotel.