--- product_id: 8457339 title: "The Tea Companion" price: "€ 37.77" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8457339-the-tea-companion store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Tea Companion **Price:** € 37.77 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Tea Companion - **How much does it cost?** € 37.77 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8457339-the-tea-companion) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Tea Companion [Pettigrew, Jane] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Tea Companion Review: A Nod to Tea - I've always been an aficionada of tea, however, I knew very little about it's history and most importantly I knew little about its many varieties. I bought this book with the hope of learning more about tea and it fulfilled my expectations. This book includes a concise and informative overview on the history of tea, several colorful photographs, brewing suggestions, and an extensive index of the world's tea growing regions. One thing about this book is that it is written from a British perspective of tea drinking. This is not problematic, just an observation. We, Americans, have a different orientation and imagination towards tea. Coffee has long been the drink of choice in the States and for many different social and political reasons. Pettigrew touches on some of the sociocultural themes in her text. I nod to that. The goal of the book is not to persuade people to drink tea anyway. I believe the goal is to reinforce and provide new knowledge about tea. With that said, this book is for people who have some experience and openness to tea drinking. I believe the audience for this is book is akin to people who enjoy wine or vegetarian cooking and want to learn more. Personally, I found this book to be intellectually stimulating and illuminating. I did find some of the drinking suggestions to be limiting. For example, Pettigrew believes sugar spoils the taste of many teas, but she recommends milk. I agree to an extent but there are many teas I enjoy with a teaspoon of sugar. Again, I think these are differences in British and American tastes. I also wanted to know more about the use of lemon or other citrus fruits in tea. In some teas, lemon is complimentary in others it destroys the chemical balance of the tea drinking experience. Recipes for tea blending (with flowers, nuts, fruit, etc.) would have been helpful as well. Enjoy. Review: Shipped super quick! - Arrived quickly and was in nice condition! Wish the book has a little more information as far as tea benifits but it's still a good read for tea fanatics! Great price too! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #142,596 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #489 in Beverages & Wine | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (45) | | Dimensions | 6.25 x 0.5 x 9 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0762421509 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0762421503 | | Item Weight | 6.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 160 pages | | Publication date | September 8, 2004 | | Publisher | Running Press | ## Images ![The Tea Companion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/819h53WOtzL.jpg) ![The Tea Companion - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/714kyovlVcL.jpg) ![The Tea Companion - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31jDteS4d1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Nod to Tea *by M***3 on March 10, 2006* I've always been an aficionada of tea, however, I knew very little about it's history and most importantly I knew little about its many varieties. I bought this book with the hope of learning more about tea and it fulfilled my expectations. This book includes a concise and informative overview on the history of tea, several colorful photographs, brewing suggestions, and an extensive index of the world's tea growing regions. One thing about this book is that it is written from a British perspective of tea drinking. This is not problematic, just an observation. We, Americans, have a different orientation and imagination towards tea. Coffee has long been the drink of choice in the States and for many different social and political reasons. Pettigrew touches on some of the sociocultural themes in her text. I nod to that. The goal of the book is not to persuade people to drink tea anyway. I believe the goal is to reinforce and provide new knowledge about tea. With that said, this book is for people who have some experience and openness to tea drinking. I believe the audience for this is book is akin to people who enjoy wine or vegetarian cooking and want to learn more. Personally, I found this book to be intellectually stimulating and illuminating. I did find some of the drinking suggestions to be limiting. For example, Pettigrew believes sugar spoils the taste of many teas, but she recommends milk. I agree to an extent but there are many teas I enjoy with a teaspoon of sugar. Again, I think these are differences in British and American tastes. I also wanted to know more about the use of lemon or other citrus fruits in tea. In some teas, lemon is complimentary in others it destroys the chemical balance of the tea drinking experience. Recipes for tea blending (with flowers, nuts, fruit, etc.) would have been helpful as well. Enjoy. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Shipped super quick! *by K***S on February 9, 2014* Arrived quickly and was in nice condition! Wish the book has a little more information as far as tea benifits but it's still a good read for tea fanatics! Great price too! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Beginner Tea Book *by A***Z on March 2, 2008* I ordered both this book and Tea Basics: A Quick and Easy Guide by Wendy Rasmuseen. This book is by far the better book. While Tea Basics had a little more information about the history of tea, Tea Companion still covers the highlights. Also, Tea Companion is filled with great images on high quality pages. But my favorite part of the book by far was the last section which had recommended types of tea with images of the tea as well as a description and suggestions for brewing (time, temp, with/without milk, etc) and use (morning tea, special occasion, evening, etc). That is a section I know I will be flipping through again and again, at the very least to make sure my tea "wish list" always has some goodies on it! While this book is most likely a bit too basic for the already knowledgeable tea connoisseur, it a great intro to tea and tea types. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8457339-the-tea-companion](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/8457339-the-tea-companion) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*