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The Story of Tea:

A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
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Ten Speed Press, 2007 - Cooking - 417 pages
Whether it's a delicate green tea or a bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a complex brew of art and industry, tradition and revolution, East and West. In this sweeping tour through the world of tea, veteran tea traders Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss chronicle tea's influence across the globe and provide a complete reference for choosing, drinking, and enjoying this beverage.

The Story of Tea begins with a journey along the tea trail, from the lush forests of China, where tea cultivation first flourished, to the Buddhist temples of Japan, to the vast tea gardens of India, and beyond. Offering an insider'­s view of all aspects of tea trade, the Heisses examine Camellia sinensis, the tea bush, and show how subtle differences in territory and production contribute to the diversity of color, flavor, and quality in brewed tea. They profile more than thirty essential tea varietals, provide an in depth guide to tasting and brewing, and survey the customs and crafts associated with tea. Sharing the latest research, they discuss tea's health benefits and developments in organic production and fair trade practices. Finally, they present ten sweet and savory recipes, including Savory Chinese Marbled Eggs and Green Tea Pot de Crâme, and resources for purchasing fine tea.

Vividly illustrated throughout, The Story of Teais an engrossing tribute to the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf that has sustained and inspired people for more than two thousand years.

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Review: The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

User Review  - Ethernight - Goodreads

I finally decided to give up on this book upon realizing that after all of the pages that I've struggled through, I'm still not 100% clear on how the production of green tea differs from the ... Read full review

Review: The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

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Really great overview of tea and tea culture

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The Story of Tea: Brewing Hot Tea
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South of the Clouds: The Story of Tea
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Sample the six great classes of tea, learning how they are manufactured and how each should be brewed. Scented and smoked teas will also be covered
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Coffee and Tea Newsletter: October 2007
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About the author (2007)

Robert J. Heiss and his wife, Mary Lou, have owned and operated Cooks Shop Here, a purveyor of fine tea and other specialty food products, since 1974. When not traveling to source teas and other ingredients for their shop, they make their home in western Massachusetts, where Robert’s lively food radio program can be heard each week. The Heisses’s deep respect for and passionate interest in artisan food products, traditional foods, and the history and evolution of world cuisines bring a global perspective to their work.
Mary Lou Heiss and her husband, Robert, have owned and operated Cooks Shop Here, a purveyor of fine tea and other specialty food products, since 1974. Mary Lou is also the author of Green Tea. When not traveling to source teas and other ingredients for their shop, they make their home in western Massachusetts, where Robert’s lively food radio program can be heard each week. The Heisses’s deep respect for and passionate interest in artisan food products, traditional foods, and the history and evolution of world cuisines bring a global perspective to their work.

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TitleThe Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Cookery, Food and Drink Series
AuthorsMary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss
Editionillustrated
PublisherTen Speed Press, 2007
ISBN1580087450, 9781580087452
Length417 pages
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Cooking / Beverages / Coffee & Tea
Cooking / History
  
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