Explore the world of tea with Palais des Thés' Tea 11 guide. Learn about different types of tea, their origins, health benefits, and the best brewing methods. Whether you're a tea novice or an enthusiast, our comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about tea.

Georgia is a small country that has been producing tea since the beginning of the 19th century. In the Guria region, in the western part of the country, one can find some exceptional black and green teas.

Tea cultivation appeared in Thailand in the 198s. For several years, very high-quality teas have been produced in small quantities from tea plants and production techniques from Taiwan.

Second producer of tea in Africa after Kenya, Malawi stands out thanks to the emergence of remarkable teas, notably Grand Cru teas made in small quantities.

With its hot and humid climate, Kenya is a reference point in matters of tea in Africa. In the last few years, thanks to the work of small producers of black, green and oolong tea, the largest producer in the continent has targeted its efforts to a more diverse production of tea.

The seventh producer of tea in the world, Indonesia has more than 12, hectares of plantations of which the large majority are on the Island of Java and Sumatra. Since the 198s, small farms have been able to cultivate black, green and oolong teas of great quality.

For only a few years now, Colombia has been producing quality black, green and white teas. Harvested in the Cauca Valley at more than 1,8 meters in altitude, the tea plants benefit from unique climate conditions.

While Brazil plays a small role in the tea world, the country produces excellent matés, called “chimarrão”, in the southern part of the country.

Almost completely unknown to European consumers, South American teas – which cannot rival the fine teas of India or Sri Lanka but boast similar characteristics – are just waiting to be discovered.

Situated halfway between China and Japan, South Korean has cultivated its own identity through its rich history. While production of tea remains limited and not highly exported in the West, the “Land of Morning Calm” reveals rare, little known and prestigious teas like Jukro.

Surrounded by two large neighbors, India and China, Nepal has made a special place for itself in the tea world. With its dizzying mountains and suitable climate, this Southeast Asian country produces well-recognizable and exceptional teas.

The taster's glossary lists the vocabulary used by tasters and allows the sensations felt during the drinking of tea to be described.

The act of tasting is a far more complex mecanism than we might imagine. To taste something we need our five senses, to different degrees. When we taste a tea, several small events take place, each associated with a different sense.

Outside the well-known producing countries, around ten Asian countries also make tea following two different traditions: the Chinese approach, such as Thailand and Laos, or the British one, as with Indonesia and Bangladesh.

The introduction of tea to Africa goes back to the end of the 19th century. It first originated in South Africa where the English started its cultivation to secure new sources of supply. Then, German settlers experimented with its cultivation on the slopes of Mount Cameroon and in Tanzania.