The Essence of Tea: The Transformational Journey of a Tea Connoisseur Book Join the author, Jenny Tse on a journey through the world of tea as she shares her in-depth knowledge of tea (from harvesting the leaves to types of tea and brewing to tea’s health benefits) interwoven with her own story of personal and transformational growth. Shared from an autobiographical perspective with foundations in both science and culture, The Essence of Tea is a very enjoyable read and so much more than a “textbook on tea.” Jenny delightfully shares tea’s interesting history, how and why the caffeine in tea and coffee affects you differently, the nutritional properties of tea, why and how to drink matcha tea, how to properly taste tea, tea’s healing properties, and much, much more! From Fairbanks, Alaska to China and back, this book truly uncovers tea’s essence. So grab this book and a cup of tea and be transported into the world of the #1 consumed beverage on the planet.