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Tea Lover’s Library
Tea Story
Tea Story In the beginning, there was tea‌
Discovered in China more than 4,000 years ago, tea has made an indelible mark on world history. Tea Story uncovers the rich and varied journey of tea, from its ancient origins in the lush gardens of Imperial China and its role in opening up east-west trading routes in the 17th century to its modern incarnation as the ubiquitous morning cuppa. From details of the sacred Japanese ritual of chanoyu to the Russian samovar, Tea Story is a deeply fascinating and insightful exploration of the ways in which we have, over four millennia, consumed and celebrated the world’s most popular beverage.
Tea Cup
Tea Cup How do you brew?
While tea is, after water, the world’s most popular drink, until recently only the most discerning tea drinkers have understood the importance of impeccable tea-making technique. From selecting premium tea and advice on brewing temperature to choosing the best teapots, tea cups, and tea accessories, Tea Cup will soon have you preparing the perfect cup of tea every time. For added inspiration, Tea Cup also introduces you to a coterie of celebrated establishments where serving tea is not only successful business, but a venerable art form.
Tea Party
Tea Party An affair to remember…
Unearth your best china and polish your silver: it’s time for a Tea Party! Whether you’re hosting a casual morning tea, an English-style high tea, a garden soirée, or an intimate tête-à-tête, Tea Party will show you how to infuse every tea-worthy occasion with sophistication and style. Before you know it, you will be creating elegant table settings, producing the perfect scone, and keeping your cucumber sandwiches moist— but not soggy! Filled to the brim with delicious recipes, lavish illustrations, handy tips, and etiquette advice, Tea Party will help make your event a singular affair.
Tea Tonics
Tea Tonics “Tea began as a medicine and grew into a beverage.” —KAKUZO OKAKURA, Book of Tea (1906)
From restorative infusions to fragrant tisanes, Tea Tonics explores the diverse ways in which tea can replenish your body and soothe your soul. Learn about the holistic health benefits of green and black teas and the myriad therapeutic benefits—from strengthening your immune system and preventing cancer to reducing stress—that herbal infusions can provide. Packed with helpful facts and handy advice, Tea Tonics is both a comprehensive reference to the world of herbal teas and a delightful guide to the ways in which embracing tea can lead to a happier, healthier life.