The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
by Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss
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Author: Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. HeissEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-10-01
ISBN: 1580087450
Number of pages: 432
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
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Book Review: a comprehensive book for tea lover
Summary: 5 Stars
As a tea lover, I picked up this book and trying to understand more about tea. I was amazed on the tremendous amount of materials that were covered in this book. It covers a wide variety of area from tea's history and culture to tea's category and taste. It is a very comprehensive book that was written based from writers experience as a tea enthusiast and merchant. I love mini tea stories within the book. I strongly recommend tea lover to read this book.
Summary of The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Whether it's a delicate green tea from China or a bracing Assam black, a seemingly mild-mannered cup of tea represents a turbulent history of intrigue and conquest, tradition and revolution, East and West. In this sweeping tour through the history, culture, and lore of this 2,000-year-old beverage, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss provide an in-depth resource for tea lovers, covering all aspects of production and consumption--from the terroir in which a tea bush is cultivated to the time-honored rituals of brewing and drinking. At once passionate and carefully researched, this weighty tome will infuse readers with a deep appreciation for the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf.Coffee & Tea Books
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