The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide by Heiss, Mary Lou
The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide by Heiss, Mary Lou

The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

Whether it's a delicate green tea or a bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a...
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Author: Mary Lou Heiss
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The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide by Heiss, Mary Lou

The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

$414.37
The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide by Heiss, Mary Lou

The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

$414.37
Author: Mary Lou Heiss
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Description
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 Cr me, and resources for purchasing fine tea.

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

Author: Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss
Publisher: Ten Speed Press
Published: 10/01/2007
Pages: 432
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 3.05lbs
Size: 9.10h x 7.90w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9781580087452


Award: James Beard Foundation Book Awards - Nominee
Award: IACP Crystal Whisk Award - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/16/2007 pg. 155
Library Journal 10/01/2007 pg. 90
Choice 02/01/2008 pg. 1180

About the Author

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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