Dimensions
200 x 231 x 4mm
Tea is one of the most popular and refreshing beverages in the world, but do you ever think about the history behind your cup of tea or how it was grown and prepared?
In this book, Master Lam brings to life the tales of this ancient, celebrated Chinese drink, revealing who discovered tea, how the different varieties earned their names and how tea culture spread throughout the world. He also explains the intricate processes of cultivating the different tea plants and preparing their leaves for brewing.
Although many varieties are still processed traditionally, the way in which we drink tea has changed dramatically: in today's busy world most people drink their tea in a hurry and hardly notice if it is a mass-produced, unexceptional tea or a quality blend with a unique fragrance. Master Lam revives "the way of tea" and takes you step by step through the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, from selecting your tea set and heating the right water to preparing, serving, and drinking your chosen tea.
Features:
- Rediscover the simple art of relaxing with a cup of tea
- Learn how to perform a traditional tea ceremony for the best possible pot of tea, and change your appreciation of tea forever
- Discover the subtle tastes and delicate aromas of different teas
- Follow the intricate history of tea from 2700 BC to present day
- Uncover the healing properties of tea with up-to-date scientific research
- Treat common ailments with one of 20 traditional healing tea recipes
