Tea Connoisseur

A practical gateway into the world of speciality tea—from understanding the leaf and its origins to tasting, brewing, blending and creating modern tea-based craft drinks.

Tea Connoisseur eBook Guide | 14 Chapters | 27 Pages | Practical Reference

01 — Introduction
The speciality tea journey and how to use the book.

02 — Understanding Speciality Tea
Camellia sinensis, speciality tea, quality factors and tea grading.

03 — The Six Major Tea Categories
White, Yellow, Green, Oolong, Black and Dark/Pu-erh.

04 — Tea Origins & Terroir
India and major global tea-growing regions.

05 — Tea Tasting & Appreciation
Cupping, sensory evaluation and flavour vocabulary.

06 — Tea Brewing Fundamentals
Water, temperature, ratio, time, vessels and brewing styles.

07 — Tea Blending Fundamentals
Base teas, botanicals, ratios, scenting, resting and QC.

08 — Tea & Mixology Fundamentals
Infusions, cold brew, syrups, clarification and batching.

09 — Mocktails, Cocktails & Craft Drinks
Practical tea-based drink recipes.

10 — Professional Applications
F&B, hospitality, tourism and MICE opportunities.

11 — The Future of Tea
Emerging trends and the evolution of the tea industry.

12 — Glossary
Essential tea terminology and professional vocabulary.

13 — Resources
Industry organisations, standards bodies and further reading.

14 — About the Author, Pradyuth Dutta