Many people, excited about their new-found passion for tea, are on the look out for comprehensive guides and reference material — some of them just want to understand the stories behind this ancient and wonderful beverage. If you’re the type that needs a book to sit down with and digest the material, then look no further. And let’s be frank, books can be really handy when it comes to tea. There’s just so much material that getting a truly comprehensive grasp of the subject online is very challenging. Below are my top 5 picks for essential tea reading material, from culture to connesseurs: