Why We Love Tea: A Tea Lover's Guide to Tea Rituals, History, and Culture
Publisher,Mango
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Format, Paperback
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No. of Pages, 240
The Perfect Gift for Tea Lovers
From recipes and advice on tea-making to the history and significance of tea, this informative guide has something for every tea lover
Full of exclusive recipes, this is the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. Why We Love Tea goes beyond the art of tea into real advice on tea-making. A selection of unique recipes, along with advice on pairing tea and food, completes this gorgeous book—a must-have for any tea lover.
Curious about the culture around drinking tea? Perfect for travel and history lovers, Why We Love Tea dives into the practice of tea ceremony and meditation in different cultures. From the origins of tea to drinking etiquette in other parts of the world, this guide illuminates tea’s important historical role in our lives.
Inside, you’ll find:
- A careful examination of 50 grand cru teas—including some of the best-known varieties available—with descriptions of appearance, color, smell, taste and specific brewing instructions
- A selection of exclusive tea recipes, along with advice on what to eat with each tea
- Illuminating full color photos of different types of tea, tea-making ceremonies, and methods of brewing tea
If you liked The World Atlas of Coffee, The Art of Tea, or Teaspiration, you’ll love Why We Love Tea.
About the Author
Gabriella Lombardi is co-founder and president of Protea Academy, an association for the dissemination of tea culture. Gabriella works with passion and commitment to ensure that the values and authentic knowledge relating to the world of tea are disseminated with coherence, transparency, professionalism, seriousness, and respect for all who work as professionals in this world.
Protea Academy, exclusive partner in Italy and first in Europe of THAC (Tea and Herbal Association of Canada), is a non-profit organization affiliated with the Italian Culture and Sport Association (AICS) and full member of the International Tea Committee. Protea Academy is the national coordinator of the Tea Masters Cup and organizer of the European Tea Show, the trade fair event aimed at tea enthusiasts and professionals. She lives in Milano, Italy.
- Dimensions : 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches
