Encyclopedia of World Tea Culture and a Practical Reference Book

Abstract

A two-volume scholarly publication edited by Zhou Guofu, head of the China International Tea Culture Institute,  A Compendium of Global Tea culture (2019), is a practical guide that explains how tea and tea culture from China spread throughout the world, and how different countries used tea to expand trade and cultural exchanges. The book traces the general meaning, references historical events, and performs a deep analysis of tea culture. The book is notable for its reasoning, harmony, consistency of presentation and rich content. That is why the book is deservedly called “The Encyclopedia of World Tea Culture”.