The Story of Tea
Author(s): Mary Lou Heiss
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 indepth 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.
General Information
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- : Ten Speed Press
- : Ten Speed Press
- : 1.418
- : 30 November 2007
- : United States
- : books
Other Specifications
- : Mary Lou Heiss
- : Hardback
- : 1
- : 352
- : col