Download or read book The Tea Lover s Companion written by James Norwood Pratt and published by Birch Lane Press. This book was released on 1995-11 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the discovery of tea as a beverage nearly 5,000 years ago, hundreds of different brews have been perfected, and tea lovers have flourished in nearly every country on Earth. This book is the ultimate connoisseur's guide to tea types, histories, legends, and lore, tea brands throughout the world, retail and mail-order tea companies, and more. Photos, many in color.
Download or read book The Tealover s Companion written by Jane Pettigrew and published by National Trust Books. This book was released on 2006-02 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tea is an international drink, both in terms of its origins and popularity, and has a colorful and fascinating story to tell. This handsome illustrated reference is a guide to all the major varieties of tea--favorites such as Darjeeling, Assam, and Earl Grey, as well as the more acquired tastes of Lapsang Souchong, Keemun, and Nilgiri. The main part of the book is a directory of teas grouped by country of production, and subdivided by region, then by tea type. There is a brief introduction to each tea-producing area, accompanied by maps for each. The countries covered are China, Japan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Georgia, Kenya, and Malawi. Each individual tea is illustrated by close-up photography of the dry leaf, wet leaf and infusion, with an accompanying description of characteristics and brewing tips to enjoy the variety at its best.
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 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 The Book Lover s Cup of Tea written by Running Press and published by RP Minis. This book was released on 2017-04-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect gift for any bookworm in your life! The Book Lover's Cup of Tea includes an innovative book-shaped tea infuser (titled "A Tale of Two Ci-Teas") that offers two ways to brew: Dunk the entire book into your cup, or let the cover rest on the rim of your tea cup and hang the tea-filled pages into your hot water to steep. The kit also includes a 32-page mini book with tips for making the perfect cup of tea; suggestions for tea and book pairings (fancy a cup of Dorian Earl Gray?); and scrumptious recipes for tea sandwiches, cakes, and cookies, perfect for a book club gathering or a long, lazy day of reading.
Download or read book 4 World Famous Chinese Green Teas written by Jason C. S. Chen and published by C S Publishing. This book was released on 2011-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chinese Tea Master Jason C S Chen has spent the past twenty-two years deeply involved in the business of tea. He has visited most of the best known tea gardens in China where authentic and traditional tea is grown. During these trips he has always had his camera at his side. This, the second book in the Tea Lover's Travel Diary series, documents, photographically, the most popular tea in the world: Green Tea. This book is a photographic exploration of the creation of the top four green teas in the world from harvest processing and the first tasting.
Download or read book The New Food Lover s Companion written by Ron Herbst and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 928 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Essential for anyone who talks, eats, or thinks about food." —Bev Bennett, Chicago Sun-Times The New Food Lover's Companion is an indispensable resource for everyone from home cooks to culinary professionals. This widely praised and highly esteemed reference guide has been updated with new information to reflect the way we eat in today's world, taking into account our healthier lifestyles and more diverse palates, including: Over 500 new cultural listings, including Korean, Persian, and South American additions Definitions and explanations for cooking tools and techniques A microwave oven conversion chart An extensive breakdown of food labels and nutritional facts Suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients Among the myriad of foods and culinary subjects defined and explained are meat cuts, breads, pastas, and literally everything else related to good food and enjoyable dining—a veritable food bible for the novice home-cook, culinary student, or the self-proclaimed foodie. The New Food Lover's Companion is a reference guide—not a cookbook—but it includes hundreds of cooking tips plus an extensive bibliography of recommended cookbooks. More than 7,200 entries plus line art are included in this seminal work. "As thick and satisfying as a well-stuffed sandwich." —The New York Times
Download or read book The Tea Companion written by Jane Pettigrew and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2004-09-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe—some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.
Download or read book Cake Magic written by Kate Shirazi and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2011-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cake Magic contains a collection of delicious, irresistible and easy-to-follow recipes for a wide range of cakes. There are recipes that are ideal for novice cooks, as well as sophisticated recipes for more adventurous cooks. Cake Magic is filled with treats to feed the whole family and all tastes. From everyday cakes such as basic fruit cakes to posh subversive wedding cakes. Of course there are chocolate cakes and cheesecakes, and for tea time there are Chelsea buns, macaroons fondant fancies and meringues. Written in Kate Shirazi's fun and irreverent style, Cake Magic will have you dashing to the kitchen to fill it with the heady aromas of home-baked goodies.
Download or read book Tea 20 Perfect Companion for Your Teatime written by Vinod Kumar S and published by FROG BOOKS. This book was released on 2012-01 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a collection of 20 simple fictional short stories, which will serve as a good companion for your teatime. This anthology will not only entertain you, but will also give you a generous dose of laughter; it will make you think and contribute to the society, teach simple things about life which are easily missed in our ever-hectic routine and also take you by surprise. Each story is unique in its way, with the impact it leaves in you being the common feature. A fictional and motivational story that reveals the secret of Sachin Tendulkar's success; a funny narration about the day-to-day life of an IT Professional; the suspense of what happened when it rained that night and stories that revolve around simple things like how 50 paise could emphasize the sufferings of many; how a cup of coffee could teach you an important message about life; they are bound to impress you irrespective of your age, gender or profession. Read on to know more.
Download or read book Tea with Jane Austen written by Kim Wilson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While to us tea is an everyday commodity, in Austen's time it was relatively expensive, and to be able to offer it to visitors implied some degree of social status. This book examines the social customs of the time, and includes recipes.
Download or read book The Deluxe Food Lover s Companion written by Ron Herbst and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 1544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on B.E.S. popular and authoritative The New Food Lover's Companion, this enlarged and enhanced reference volume was written for discerning home chefs and everybody else who wants to become more knowledgeable about good food and elegant dining. This second edition has been updated with new information to reflect the way we eat in today's world. The authors have taken into account our healthier lifestyles and more diverse palates to include: More than 500 new listings, including entries relating to Indian and Southeast Asian ingredients, plus expanded coverage of South American, Hispanic, and Middle Eastern cuisines Updated information for hundreds of existing entries A blood alcohol concentration chart for men and women An extensive breakdown of food labels and nutritional facts Department of Agriculture recommendations for a 2,000 calorie per day food plan More than 7200 entries plus line art are included in this seminal work. Miniature glossaries are interspersed throughout the text. Sidebar features throughout the book offer quick tips on food purchases, as well as Fast Facts and advice on preparation, serving, and dining. Handy appendices cover many topics including suggestions for substituting recipe ingredients, a microwave oven conversion chart, recommended safe cooking temperatures for meats and fish, and much more! The deluxe hardcover binding with dust jacket includes a ribbon place marker and golden-tipped page edges, making this gorgeous book as much a showpiece as it is an indispensable reference.
Download or read book The Food Lover s Companion to the Napa Valley written by Lori Lyn Narlock and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2003-02 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first of its kind: an insider's food guide to that gourmand's paradise, the Napa Valley. Author and longtime resident Lori Lyn Narlock goes behind the scenes to discover where chefs shop, the best places to take a cooking class, or where to get a grapeseed oil massage. With complete details on the where, when, how, and how much, plus dozens of artful black-and-white photographs, this indispensible guide for food lovers even includes 50 recipes honoring the region's local specialties. It's a mouthwatering roster of the best that Napa has to offer.
Download or read book The Ice Cream Lover s Companion written by Diana Rosen and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Italian gelati to fresh fruit sorbet to creamy non-dairy desserts and the traditional ice cream delights, this book offers readers exceptional and effortless recipes for a variety of frozen treats. Illustrations.
Download or read book The Tea Lover s Companion written by Jane Pettigrew and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The New Food Lover s Companion written by Sharon Tyler Herbst and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2001 with total page 792 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide definitions of nearly six thousand terms related to food, drink, and cooking, and features a selection of reference appendices, including a pasta glossary, ingredient substitutes, and measurement equivalents.
Download or read book The Everything Healthy Tea Book written by Babette Donaldson and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-04-11 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to the world's teas and their healing qualities! A relaxing cup of tea is a soothing way to improve your health, lighten your mood, increase your metabolism, or boost your energy. Tea has so many health benefits, from preventing cardiovascular disease to burning calories, it's no wonder so many people are choosing this classic beverage over coffee and carbonated soft drinks. If you'd like to experience the benefits and healing properties of drinking tea, here's all you need to know about: The many different types of tea, including green, black, white, oolong, and pu'erh teas. Herbal teas, kombucha, and other infusions. The use of tea as medicine throughout history. Buying and brewing the most healthful teas. Developing your own de-stressing tea traditions. Using tea in cooking and creating natural beauty products. With essential advice on brewing the perfect cup and storing your tea, The Everything Healthy Tea Book will be your go-to reference for all things tea!
