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Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity

Alexandra Stoddard

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Alexandra Stoddard's Tea Celebrations: The Way to Serenity 5 out of 5 stars.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful.

What a rare treat this little volume is! I had to pace myself to prolong the enjoyment. Reading it was like having a wonderful conversation with a kindred soul over a great cup of tea. Alexandra shares inspiration and wonderful recipes as an added bonus along with her great conversation.

poor information, no research, and kind of egotistical 1 out of 5 stars.
13 of 25 people found this review helpful.

This book ends up being a personal account of Ms. stoddard's day-to-day life, which is really far from interesting. As far as information on tea, it is sadly lacking and even, on occasion, presents inaccurate information; a much better choice would be Jane Pettigrew's The Tea Companion. If you want a disorganized, "dreamy" little book about nothing, this is it. The question arises: who would compose a work that is so self-absorbed?

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An Invitation To A World Of Beauty, Grace, And Tranquility

Whether it is a formal Japanese tea ceremony, an English high tea, or simply a pot of tea and some cookies shared with friends, the act of drinking tea has long been a way for people to achieve a feeling of serenity. Now bestselling author Alexandra Stoddard explores the many ways in which a cup of tea can lift our spirits, soothe our souls and deepen our friendships.

Coffee Roasting at Home (Magic Bean Coffee Books)

Susan Sanders, Fletcher Sandbeck

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Not worth the price. Romatic, repetitive, without substance 2 out of 5 stars.
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I read this 145-page booklet in less than one hour. It uses very large print (perhaps nice for readers with poorer eyesight), but it also limits the amount of information that the book contains. It is a self-published book, which clearly would have benefitted from the services of a professional editor. For example page 94 says "Vienna is in the Danube Valley in Italy". While Vienna is indeed on the Danube Valley, the city is the capital of Austria and the Danube river doesn't even come close to Italy! Page 106 says "the basic proportion for Frech press or drip brewing is two heaping teaspoons (sic) of coffee to 6 ounces of water". Every acknowledged coffee expert (T.J. Castle, Corby Kummer, Kenneth Davis) emphasize two TABLESPOONS as the correct proportion. A typo? Maybe. But if the book gets such basic, major issue wrong, what else is wrong? The reader is better off buying any of the books by the above-listed authors at similar prices.

I got the impression that the authors are nice people that decided to self-publish their coffee roasting notes in a folksy engaging style. The book, however, lacks substance. There are five coffee-related, cute and romantic short-stories that belong on a creative writing book and not on a "how to" manual. Finally most of the information is repetitive. How many times do we need to be told "to be careful, the beans are hot when coming out of the roaster"?

The book is not a total loss. Some people may like their step-by-step guides for the true beginner that is looking for a "cheat sheet" The enquiring, serious coffee aficionado looking for guide on roasting coffee at home should look elsewhere

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This book contains easy, step-by-step instructions and recipes which enable you to roast coffee at home using household appliances. Includes instructions for a hot air popper method, stove top method, oven method, and for home roasting machines. Roasting coffee at home is easy and fun to do. Using high quality green beans you can quickly create a roast to surpass specialty coffee roasts.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony: Cha-No-Yu (Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature) (Tuttle Classics of Japanese Literature)

A. L. Sadler

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First published in 1933 as Cha-No-Yu, or The Japanese Tea Ceremony, this classic remains the gold standard for books on the five-centuries-old tea ceremony, which is itself 'an epitome of Japanese civilization'.



The Japanese Tea Ceremony is a fascinating exploration of one of Japan's greatest arts and details the importance of the tea ceremony's history and traditions, its historical tea masters and its physical manifestations.

The Time of Tea

Dominique T. Pasqualini, Bruno Suet

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The Definitive Treaty on Tea 5 out of 5 stars.
6 of 6 people found this review helpful.

This is the new CLASSIC in the realm of tea books...a must-have book. Pasqualini will bombard you w/ factual information. Suet's outstanding photos alone (albeit b/w) are worth the price of this set. The modern format is a little disorienting to the reader especially with the wealth of information that is provided by Pasqualini. However, there is so much of it, maybe it was Pasqualini's intent to give it to you in a piece-meal fashion. Since I have a food technology background, I especially liked Pasqualini's scientific explanations on the pleasures of tea -- this kind of information is hard to get elsewhere. However, readers of all levels will enjoy this book. The only improvement that could be made to this book is making it available in hard-back cover. Tea lovers, this is one of the best books out there. Regardless of your understanding of tea, this book will enlighten you.

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These two volumes are the most complete and focused book on a subject dear to the hearts of many millions of people around the world. So much more than a drink, tea is in many countries a national institution.

Book Of Tea (Book Of...)

Annie Perrier-Robert

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Amber Ceylon, copper Darjeeling, Chinese Yin Zhen...each tea type has a distinct colour, perfume, history and taste. This delicious and invigorating brew is the most popular drink in the world. Enjoyed by millions every day, tea has a universal history which this book reveals in full detail. Features fascinating information on the multiple health virtues of tea, plantations across the globe, tea ceremonies and traditions, different tea types and flavours, tips on tea-making, delicious tea recipes and much morel All of this presented through ancient documents, recent photographs, literary extracts, historical and current anecdotes...

Tea: Addiction, Exploitation, and Empire

Roy Moxham

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Tea came late to popularity in England—after its arrival in Portugal, Holland, and France—but it quickly became a national obsession. And business. Tea gardens and tea shops sprang up everywhere in seventeenth-century England. Demand soon spread to the colonies, where the heavy taxation on tea led to smuggling on a massive scale and, in the New World, cost England her American empire. Tea also drove the British to war with China, to guarantee the supply of pekoe, and it prompted colonists to clear jungles in India, Ceylon, and Africa for huge tea plantations. In time the cultivation of tea would subject more than one million laborers to wretched, often inhuman working conditions. Hundreds of thousands of them would die for the commodity that for four centuries propelled Britain's economy and epitomized the reach of its empire. Bringing colorful detail and narrative skill to this history, author Roy Moxham—once a tea planter himself—maps the impact of a monumental and imperial British enterprise. In this book, he offers a fully fascinating, and frequently shocking, tale of England's tea trade—of the lands it claimed, the people it exploited, the profits it garnered, and the cups it filled.

Victoria The Essential Tea Companion: Favorite Menus for Tea Parties and Celebrations

Kim Waller

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Whether we’re enjoying a morning break, a quiet afternoon respite, or a soothing moment at day’s end, tea is a ready indulgence. And Victoria has the ideal accompaniment to this celestial beverage.

Victoria The Essential Tea Companion collects the best of three classic Victoria books in a single completely redesigned and beautiful volume. It serves up history and lore, advice on brewing the perfect pot, notes on collectible china, and best of all, menus for eight themed parties, from a children’s tea to a bridal shower. Here are more than 100 recipes for sandwiches, scones, tarts, cakes, savories, breads, and biscuits, as well as flavored teas both hot and iced, and honeys, spreads, and jams. An authoritative appendix provides the elegant final touch.

 

 

Tea Chings: Appreciating the Varietals and Virtues of Fine Tea and Herbs

Ron Rubin, Stuart Avery Gold, The Republic of Tea

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A beautifully designed, informative illustrated book about the flavors, benefits, and cultural lore surrounding this 5,000-year-old tea experience—from the Ministry of Information of The Republic of Tea, leading purveyor of only the finest teas and herbs in the world. Novice sippers and tea aficionados alike can journey from the tea gardens of Asia to the tea rooms of Europe and North America, sampling the finest teas in this accessible handbook about the history, culture, and customs of the long-honored brew. Included are guides to the leaves, plants, and manufacture of teas and other botanicals used in making tea, information on the medicinal benefits of teas and herbs, plus maps, diagrams, and recipes. Find the answers to such questions as: What makes green tea different from black tea...and herbal "teas" different from all others? What do Orange Pekoe, English Breakfast, tannic acid, and "naturally flavored" really mean? How did tea bags, iced tea, "high tea," and the spiritual art of the Japanese tea ceremony come to be? What are the ingredients and health benefits of yerba mate, rooibos, chai and Pu-erh? Plus much more TeaMinded knowledge. Two-color drawings throughout.

Tea

Christine Dattner

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In two eye-catching volumes, which include The History of Tea and The Taste of Tea, this beautiful box-set succeeds in serving as both a historical and practical manual for tea lovers and amateurs alike. The History of Tea recounts the geopolitical complexities that have followed the discovery of this “green gold” and its cultural role both past and present. The Taste of Tea, organized by country, acquaints readers with tea varieties that will have them rushing off to brew a cup in no time.Throughout these exquisitely illustrated pages, Christine Dattner explores not only the essentials of an English high tea or the origins of the most famous British tea brands, like Twinings and Fortnum & Mason, but also the intricate formalities of a Japanese tea ceremony and the unique way in which Tibetans continue to prepare tea. From blue-green tea and yellow tea to grilled green tea and modern blends with hints of chocolate, Christine Dattner–a renowned tea blender from Les Contes de Thé in Paris–divulges all her secrets and know-how related to the beverage whose popularity has continued to flourish since its discovery. An ideal gift idea, Tea explains all there is to know about one of the world’s most ancient pleasures.

Tea and Chinese Culture

Ling Wang

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Buy Blofeld instead 1 out of 5 stars.
9 of 11 people found this review helpful.

The writer's English is better than my Chinese. Unfortunately, the editor's English is not very good, and this author has been poorly served (I think)in both line editing (grammar and style) and whatever kind of editing would have made the prose flow and actually convey information. It reads like a term paper by a not terribly bright high school student, who has not tried to synthesize the information found in various articles on the Internet. Admittedly Tea and Chinese Culture is a big subject, and even discussing Chinese culture is perhaps as bogus as discussing 'European culture.' There have been a lot of cultures over a long period of time. They are not served by flat sentences like "Sichuan teahouses played an important role in spreading information. The local people went to teahouses not only to drink tea, but also to exchange information. The most important function of the teahouses was that people could chat with each other there (p 73)." And on. And on.

The layout, binding, and typeface are nice, but too many of the illustrations have feathered edges for my taste. When the author refers to an important painting or teapot (p 59), it would have been nice to see either of them. The illustrations that appear are not always related to the text.

Reading this book irritated me. It's not good enough to have even a veneer of scholarship and not entertaining enough for a coffeetable. The sadly OOP book, The Chinese Art of Tea by John Blofeld, is better even at three times the price.

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This full-color illustrated book traces the history and development of tea from medicinal herb to the highest levels of artistic and aesthetic traditions in China. Chapters include the history of tea culture in dynastic China; tea in art and literature; culture of the teahouse; brewing and tasting, horticulture and nomenclature. An ideal volume for all readers. Great for museums, gift shops, cooking, travel, art, and general interest bookstores.