Jane Pettigrew Knihy

The history of tea dates back to the 3rd millennium BC. Initially used solely as a medicinal beverage, it became a commercial product in Europe in the 17th century, evolving into a widely enjoyed drink. This handbook outlines the key milestones in tea's history and provides valuable information on cultivation, production, and preparation. The second part of the book features a directory of teas organized by growing regions, offering detailed and knowledgeable descriptions of all commercially available varieties, along with guidance on how to brew each tea to fully develop its aroma and flavor. Additionally, it includes recommendations on which teas to serve for different occasions and with various foods.

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Some people are adamant that the perfect cup of tea is Earl Grey sipped from a bone china cup. Others say it should be Darjeeling, carefully brewed in an elegant porcelain pot, while many others still favor the traditional cup served with milk and two sugars.You can sip it hot, or drink it ice cold with a sprig of mint, or brew an Indian-style chai with cardamoms and cinnamon; but however tea is prepared, the universal experience is that it provides refreshment, gentle stimulation, and good times.Some of the many tea topics in this volume include: -- A concise history of tea and its basic preparation -- A journey around the tea estates and small holdings of the tropics -- Traditions of tea ceremonies from around the world -- Recipes using tea, plus herbal and tea infusionsWhether your answer to all life's vicissitudes is to put the kettle on, or if you are simply inclined now and then to take afternoon tea, this is the book for you.

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