China Tea Dictionary

Author: Chief Editor: Chen Zongmao
Publisher: China Light Industry Press, Jinsha, Jiangsu Yixing Bamboo Art and Wood Craftsmanship Factory
Publishing Date: (to be determined)
Features:
1. The book is well-organized in content and easy to access. The main text is arranged by entries, with a categorized index at the beginning and three indexing methods—stroke order, Pinyin, and foreign languages—appended at the end for convenient reference.
2. The book integrates knowledge from multiple disciplines, spanning both natural and social sciences. It covers both ancient culture and tea-related topics as well as cutting-edge scientific achievements, making it a distinctive specialized dictionary.
3. The dictionary features tea sets that complement its pages, accompanied by elegant and fresh imitations of ancient bamboo chests. This is a new tea classic that combines the essence of ancient and modern tea culture, presented with exquisite tea sets crafted by senior artisans.
Humans have discovered and utilized tea for thousands of years. "The art of tea began with Shennong," and China is both the origin of tea and the homeland of tea culture. Today, over fifty countries cultivate tea, with over 160 countries and regions and more than 2 billion people enjoying tea. The tea knowledge of all nations comes directly or indirectly from China. Each region’s tea absorbs the essence of sunlight and moonlight, embodying the spirit of mountains and rivers. The fragrance of tea purifies the mind and elevates the spirit, while the pleasure of tea fosters harmony, respect, and virtue. Tea’s health benefits, such as weight loss and cancer prevention, contribute to longevity. There are many ways to savor life, and you will choose the healthiest one.
This book is systematic and comprehensive in its coverage, with 9,972 entries and 3,266,000 words in total. It provides an all-encompassing summary of Chinese tea history, culture, technology, and trade. The book includes 19 chapters and 11 appendices filled with practical information, weaving together a dense knowledge system of tea science and culture. It reflects the latest scientific achievements in tea technology while showcasing the profound historical and traditional culture of Chinese tea studies. With extensive and broad information, it encompasses both the past and the present, integrating Chinese and international perspectives, and offers strong practical value.
The book has won the National High Quality Book Award, the National "Eight-Five" Key Book Project, and the National Key Publishing Fund Project of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Before it was even published, it had received over 700 orders from enthusiasts, collectors, and connoisseurs in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan.