Download or read book A Beginner s Guide to Japanese Tea written by Per Oscar Brekell and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will! Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he's gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it. Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get: A guided tour of Japan's main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cup An introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyu A detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful properties An in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacups A curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations Every tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.
Download or read book Matcha Green Tea Guide for Beginners written by Connell Bryden and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matcha Green Tea Guide for Beginners revered variety of tea that has its origins deeply embedded in Japanese culture and tradition. What sets matcha apart from other teas is its production process, consumption method, and vibrant green hue. At its essence, matcha is a finely powdered form of specially grown and processed green tea leaves. The meticulous cultivation, harvesting, and preparation of matcha contribute to its distinct flavor, texture, and health benefits. To understand matcha, it's crucial to comprehend its production journey. Matcha begins as tencha, a type of green tea grown in shade-covered fields. The shading process, usually lasting around 3-4 weeks before harvest, stimulates the production of chlorophyll and amino acids, particularly L-theanine. This gives matcha its vivid green color and unique, umami-rich taste profile. Upon harvesting, the leaves undergo steaming to prevent fermentation and preserve their vibrant green color. They're then dried and deveined, leaving only the precious leaf flesh, known as "tencha." This tencha is stone-ground into a fine, talc-like powder, resulting in matcha. The preparation of matcha involves whisking the powder with hot water using a bamboo whisk (chasen) until a frothy, smooth consistency is achieved. Unlike steeped teas, where leaves are infused and removed, matcha incorporates the entire leaf, providing a concentrated dose of nutrients, antioxidants, and flavor in every sip. Matcha boasts a unique combination of caffeine and L-theanine, resulting in a calm, focused energy without the jitteriness often associated with coffee. This blend of compounds offers mental clarity, relaxation, and an extended sense of alertness. GRAB YOUR COPY!!!
Download or read book Green Tea Guide for Beginners written by Bertram Fyvie and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-11-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Green Tea Guide for Beginners Green tea, scientifically known as Camellia sinensis, stands as one of the most popular and revered beverages globally, celebrated for its distinct flavor profile and an array of potential health benefits. What sets green tea apart from its counterparts, such as black or oolong tea, is its minimal oxidation during processing. Unlike black tea, which undergoes complete oxidation, and oolong tea, which experiences partial oxidation, green tea's leaves are withered and steamed or pan-fired, preserving the natural green color and imparting a delicate, grassy flavor. Beyond its taste, green tea is renowned for its high concentration of polyphenols, particularly catechins, which exhibit potent antioxidant properties. These antioxidants are believed to combat free radicals in the body, potentially contributing to various health benefits, including improved heart health and a reduced risk of certain chronic diseases. In a world brimming with beverage choices, the question arises: why choose green tea? The answer lies in a harmonious blend of sensory delight and potential health benefits. First and foremost, the flavor profile of green tea is a compelling draw. Its taste is often described as fresh, grassy, and slightly astringent, providing a refreshing and invigorating experience for the palate. TO CONTINUE READING, GRAB YOUR COPY NOW!!!
Download or read book Matcha written by Jessica Flint and published by Dovetail Press. This book was released on 2017-03-21 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Matcha: A Lifestyle Guide offers everything one needs to enjoy the green goodness at a matcha bar or in the home kitchen.
Download or read book The Dumpling Galaxy Cookbook written by Helen You and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From one of Eater's 38 best restaurants in America—which has been hailed by the New York magazine, Michelin Guide, and more for serving the freshest dumplings in New York City—comes the ultimate Chinese cookbook with 60 dumping recipes and dim sum-like sides. New York Times critic Pete Wells calls Helen You "a kind of genius for creating miniature worlds of flavor" and, indeed her recipes redefine the dumpling: Lamb and Green Squash with Sichuan pepper; Spicy Shrimp and Celery; Wood Ear Mushroom and Cabbage; and desserts such as Sweet Pumpkin and Black Sesame Tang Yuan. With information on the elements of a great dumpling, stunning photography, and detailed instructions for folding and cooking dumplings, this cookbook is a jumping-off point for creating your own galaxy of flavors. “Flushing jiaozi master Helen You’s guide to what many consider the best shuijiao (or boiled Chinese dumplings) in town.”—New York magazine
Download or read book The Tea Enthusiast s Handbook written by Mary Lou Heiss and published by Ten Speed Press. This book was released on 2012-01-18 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUP Did you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water? Or that all of the world’s tea originates from only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing, brisk Darjeeling black, tells a story in the cup about the land that nurtured it and the tea-making skills that transformed it. In this authoritative guide, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou and Robert J. Heiss provide decades of expertise on understanding tea and its origins, the many ways to buy tea, and how to explore and enjoy the six classes of tea (green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and Pu-erh). Additional advice on steeping the perfect cup and storing tea at home, alongside a gallery of more than thirty-fi ve individual teas with tasting notes and descriptions make The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook a singular source of both practical information and rich detail about this fascinating beverage.
Download or read book Learning by brewing TEXT EDITION written by Jens Dennig and published by JENS DENNIG. This book was released on 2020-08-01 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: To tea, or not to tea? That is no question! A tea collector and addict spills the leaves. The author is a vegetarian, non-smoker and teetotaler - but should one not have at least one vice? Brutally honest and in a comprehensive way, he reveals his experience with his addiction to finding increasingly better teas for the daily dose and the constantly growing collection. But that is not all, he also freely discloses how he treats the most tender leaves and buds with boiling water, some of which is even bubbling. In addition to providing personal experiences, the book also serves as a thorough guide and reference book, covering tea varieties and cultivars as well as the topics of purchasing, storing, choosing the right water, the various ways of brewing and the fitting accessories. Furthermore, more than 200 different teas are presented, both world-renowned standards as well as some personal favorites and curiosities. THIS EDITION CONTAINS EXACTLY THE SAME TEXT AS THE REGULAR EBOOK OR PAPERBACK, BUT MOST OF THE PHOTOS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS VERSION IS TEXT-ONLY WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO PICK THE REGULAR VERSION IF YOU PREFER TO HAVE YOUR READING EXPERIENCE ENHANCED BY A WIDE VARIETY OF PHOTOS.
Download or read book Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know written by Candace Rose Rardon and published by Quirk Books. This book was released on 2020-04-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized handbook to all things tea is the perfect gift for tea connoisseurs, tea newbies, and anyone who appreciates a good cuppa. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world—second only to water. And there's so much to learn and try beyond the colorful boxes in the grocery store. Like wine and beer, each tea variety has its own distinct history, source, and flavor profile, from Darjeeling to matcha to Silver Needle. Tea is also embedded in the traditions of many cultures around the world and is shared with others through distinctive ceremonies that include unique customs, foods, and accessories. Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you’ll find information, how-tos, and trivia for tea lovers of all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn about • Tea Bags vs. Loose Leaf • Anatomy of a Tea Plant • How to Prepare Tea • Tea Families and Common Varieties • Types of Teapots and How to Use Them • Tea Traditions Across the World Plus an illustrated guide to tea accessories, terms every tea lover should know, highlights from tea history, a tea tasting guide, tips for throwing tea parties, and much more!
Download or read book Beginners Guide to Matcha Greenleaf written by Matilda Sean and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-18 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mаtсhа is a tуре оf fіnеlу роwdеrеd grееn tеа mаdе frоm the leaves оf the Cаmеllіа sinensis рlаnt, thе same species of рlаnt uѕеd to make black tеа, ооlоng tea, whіtе tea, and оthеr types оf grееn tеа. Uѕеd іn trаdіtіоnаl Jараnеѕе tеа сеrеmоnіеѕ, mаtсhа has bесоmе a fаvоrіtе оf tea соnnоіѕѕеurѕ. It's a fоrm оf green tеа that's been еnjоуеd in Chіnа аnd Jараn fоr hundrеdѕ of years. Thе leaves аrе mаdе into a роwdеr thаt'ѕ far stronger thаn regular tеа, ѕо a little can go a lоng wау.
Download or read book A Little Tea Book written by Sebastian Beckwith and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 137 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs, A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!
Download or read book Tea Basics written by Wendy Rasmussen and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1998-12-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TEA BASICS Your complete guide to the perfect cup Civilized, soothing, delicious, and relaxing . . . tea offers an ideal refuge from the fast pace and stressful demands of life today. But with the astonishing array of teas currently available, how do you find a cup you can really call your own? Start with Tea Basics. This handy reference covers all of the essentials of tea buying, brewing, and tasting, and explores the comforts of ritual and healing that tea has provided through the centuries. As you sip and savor the wonderful flavors of black teas, green teas, oolongs, and scented/herbal teas, you'll understand why tea is consumed by more people worldwide than any other drink except water. So put the kettle on, put your feet up, and immerse yourself in Tea Basics! Inside you'll find: * Tea facts: its origins, history, and many varieties * Guidance on selection, blending, brewing, tasting, and storage * Tips on tea etiquette * A tea-tasting glossary * Select sources of tea and related equipment
Download or read book The Tea Book written by Linda Gaylard and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2015-07-07 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does tea come from? With DK's The Tea Book, learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya, recreate a Japanese tea ceremony, discover the benefits of green tea, or learn how to make the increasingly popular Chai tea. Exploring the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions, as well as tea leaves, this is a comprehensive guide for all tea lovers.
Download or read book New Tastes in Green Tea written by 徳永睦子 and published by Kodansha International. This book was released on 2004 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lauded for its medicinal and healthful properties and low caffeine, green tea is said to help prevent cancer, maintain a healthy blood cholesterol, control high blood pressure and more. This inspiring new cookbook introduces ideas for incorporating green tea into a modern lifestyle.
Download or read book The Ultimate Tea Guide written by Teabrews.com and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TeaBrews.com was founded as a tea company and its primary mission was to provide our customers with the freshest, highest quality tea from all 4 corners of the world. Teabrews.com has complied a wealth of information in this book explaining origins and types of tea and their health benefit along with instructions how to brew teas maximizing flavor and enhancing the tea drinking experience. Weve infused all our knowledge into this high quality reference book to be kept in the kitchen, the coffee table, the cabin, the RV or where ever you enjoy your favorite tea. If your serious about tea, youll find this handy little book an excellence resource for everyone in the family. Boil, steep and enjoy!
Download or read book Green Tea written by Nadine Taylor and published by Kensington Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Including more than one dozen recipes for drinks and desserts, a guide to the healing properties of green tea describes how it acts as a stronger antioxidant than certain vitamins, inhibits blood clots better than aspirin, and more. Original.
Download or read book Green Tea Living written by Toshimi A. Kayaki and published by Stone Bridge Press. This book was released on 2012-07-10 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Starting with the notion that some traditions—like drinking green tea for health and mental acuity—embody timeless wisdom for living, Toshimi A. Kayaki offers dozens of wise old Japanese ways for improving how you look and feel while respecting nature and the environment. Carry your own pair of chopsticks, wear five-toe socks, eat salty plums, use rice water as floor wax, do “eco-laundry,” and always set aside 10 percent for savings . . . you get the idea. By leading a “green tea life,” you’ll help yourself and the planet. Toshimi A. Kayaki, born and raised in Japan, now lives in the San Francisco Bay Area and has published twenty-two books on women’s and cross-cultural issues.
Download or read book Get It All with This Extensive Green Tea Guide 64 Success Secrets written by Judith Dickerson and published by Emereo Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-13 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated and upgraded Green tea. There has never been a Green tea Guide like this. It contains 64 answers, much more than you can imagine; comprehensive answers and extensive details and references, with insights that have never before been offered in print. Get the information you need--fast! This all-embracing guide offers a thorough view of key knowledge and detailed insight. This Guide introduces what you want to know about Green tea. A quick look inside of some of the subjects covered: Green tea polyphenols - Beginning of tea extracts, Green tea - Brewing and serving, Green tea ice cream - Popularity, Green tea powder - Oxidation, History of tea in Japan - Modern Japanese green tea, Green tea - History, Green tea polyphenols - Dry extracts, Green tea - Growing, harvesting and processing, Comettor - Green Team, Green tea powder - Other uses, Green tea - Japanese green tea, Green tea - Chinese green tea, Tea - Green tea, Green tea - Other green teas, Green tea ice cream - Summary, The Green Team (comics) - New 52, Influenza treatment - Green Tea, Pros vs. Joes - Green Team - Winner - Rodeny Williams, Green tea powder - History, List of Mini-Cons - Green Team, Green tea - Research and health effects, Green tea powder - Basic matcha teaware, Green tea powder - Grades, Taiwanese tea - Green tea, Green tea polyphenols - Partly purified extracts, Green tea polyphenols - Dosage and side-effects, The Green Team (comics) - Pre-Crisis, Green tea powder - Stone grinding, The Green Team (comics) - Fictional character biographies, Green tea powder - Traditional preparation, Green tea polyphenols - Strong infusions, The Green Team (comics) - Publication history, Green Tea (disambiguation), Green tea polyphenols - Biochemical properties, Green tea polyphenols - Constituents, Green tea powder - Health benefits, and much more...
