Tea knowledge sources

I’ve learned a lot from the following books. Both have a lot of material about how tea is produced, and discuss a number of varieties of tea.
Tea: History, terroirs, Varieties (oriented more toward geography, but has an interesting section on the chemistry of tea)
The tea drinker’s handbook (really nice section on how to prepare and taste tea).

I scour every book, website, and blog I can find relating to the subject of tea :) I agree with Dr Jim, those books are awesome and some of my favorites.

I have a list of websites that have really useful info that I periodically update (it is about time for a new update!) https://www.facebook.com/notes/tea-drinkers/tea-article-collection-for-all-your-reading-needs/543535942409150 feel free to peruse ;)

Read, Read, Read and taste away. Ask for help as I know I did.

Thank you for all the information. Now it is time to read!

My absolute favorite book on Chinese tea is Bret Hinsch’s The Ultimate Guide to Chinese Tea. I have read that book from front to back so many times! :) Aside from that, I try to soak up info from those much more knowledgeable than me.

Very useful thread for a tea-beginner like me! Thanks for sharing all these info!

Beginners might also be interested in this overview of origins and history of tea (available in English, German and Italian):
http://www.nannuoshan.org/pages/tea-knowledge

A book that covers about everything, is “The Tea Companion” by one of the foremost experts in the tea field. Jane Pettigrew. Excellent information and you won’t go into overload!

And what about books dedicated to pu’er? Any advice?

A few others.
Hktea forum.
Tea4u
Teachat