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Books 1 to 20 of 58 – Tea

Tea  by Sarina Jacobson
This beautifully photographed title explores the delights of brewing, serving, baking and cooking with tea. Inside, readers will discover the fascinating history of tea, before going on a culinary tour of teatime in England, China, Japan, India and Russia. They’ll also find recipes for refreshing punches and ice cream, along with warm, comforting Chai Lattes and Tisanes. Among the delicious tea-flavoured recipes for savoury dishes are Creamy Potato Chamomile Soup and Tea-smoked Chicken. Fabulous baked goodies include Cardamom Butter Cookies, Plum Cake and Japanese-style Cheesecake

Paperback,  128 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

The Ultimate Tea Diet  by Mark Ukra
Tea has been widely recognised for its amazing health benefits, helping:boost the immune system – lower blood sugar and cholesterol – slow the aging process – decrease high blood pressure – sharpen mental focus and concentration – reduce the risk of stroke, heart disease, cancer. The Ultimate Tea Diet harnesses tea’s incredible weight-loss potential in a plan for losing weight in a safe and healthy way. Simply find a tea you love, drink it all day, follow an easy food plan, and see the pounds fall off. Tea’s ability to encourage weight loss comes from the synergy of: caffeine to stimulate, L-theanine to neutralise the harmful side effects of caffeine and act as an appetite suppressant, and EGCG to burn fat faster and more efficiently.

Paperback,  320 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Tea Parties with a Purpose  by Bobbie Wolgemuth
Make any day a special day! For moms, teachers, grandmas, Bible school leaders, or anyone who loves the idea of sharing a tea party with little friends, this book is for you! Ten easy-to-understand party ideas with step-by-step instructions included give you everything you need to open your home or classroom to a fun and exciting party with a purpose. Valuable life lessons are taught through themed parties that are complete with recipes, craft instructions, song selections, and devotional messages. Watch the faces of the children in your life light up when you present themes such as: – Under the Sea Tea – Honey Bee Tea – Teddy Bear Picnic Tea – Hands and Feet Tea and more. You can make a difference in a child’s life in just thirty m

,  128 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Tea Drinker’s Handbook  by Christine Barbaste, Franois-Xavier Delmas and Mathias Minet and others

,   $41.95. Buy now

Tea Classified  by Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson
This is a refreshingly new way to understand and classify tea for all tea lovers. Over 90 teas from around the world are classified, including black, green, yellow and even white teas. ‘Character’ and ‘Brewing Tips’ are provided for every classified tea. Written by one of the world’s leading experts on the subject, the book covers teas from across Asia (including China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia and Taiwan) through to North America and a range of African countries. It is richly illustrated throughout with images of tea history, tea ceremonies and the different tea leaves and brews. Of course no book on tea would be complete without details on leaf grades, tea blends and perfect brewing.

,  240 pp,  $36.99. Buy now

Hot Drinks  by Louise Pickford
What could be more welcome and comforting than a hot drink on a cold day? Whether you prefer an indulgent mug of hot chocolate, a soothing cup of tea or a warming hot toddy, you’ll find a tempting array of tasty and warming treats here. Coffees include Mocha Maple Coffee and delicious nutmeg-laced Eggnog Latte. Teas and Infusions make perfect wintertime pick-me-ups. Try a refreshing Cardamom Green Tea. Everyone’s favourite Hot Chocolate gets a new twist – try Hot Spiced Rum chocolate or Peppermint White Chocolate Dream. Punches and Cocktails include authentic Swedish Glogg, Hot Rum and Cider Punch and Mulled Bloody Mary – all perfect for festive gatherings. Indulgent Milky Drinks include rose-scented Turkish Delight Frothy.

,  96 pp,  $32.95. Buy now

The Story of Tea  by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. 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

,  352 pp,  $45.95. Buy now

Hot Drinks  by Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss
Nothing warms up chilly fingers and toes like a mug of spicy mulled cider or creamy hot chocolate. Hot Drinks presents 50 recipes for mixed coffees, teas, punches, cocoas, ciders, and cocktails – featuring classics such as Hot Buttered Rum, and Hot Toddies as well as new twists on old favourites such as Candy Cane Mojito, Sassy Hot Root Beer Float and Snowflake Vanilla White Chocolate. This collection of cold-weather warmers is sure to chase away the winter chills

,  96 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover’s Soul  by Jack Canfield and Patricia Lorenz
< p> Quickly now . . . who& rsquo s the world& rsquo s biggest producer of tea? Where is the tea known as the champagne of teas grown? How do you say & ldquo tea& rdquo in French? If you answered India, The Himalayas, and < em> th& eacute < /em> respectively, you must be a tea lover. No one else but a sipper, sniffer, and connoisseur of the world& rsquo s loveliest liquid (water, eat your heart out) could possibly have known all these stimulating facts. < /p> < p> Now comes the treat that tea lovers have been waiting for more patiently than a serving of hot oolong: < em> Chicken Soup for the Tea Lover& rsquo s Soul< /em> , a heart-warming, invigorating collection of stories about all the aspects of the wonderful world of tea. < /p>

Paperback,  220 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Tea: The History of Tea v. 1  by Christine Dattner and Sophie Boussahba
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 Japane

,  192 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

A Taste of Tea 
These pocket-sized address books are truly portable. They feature an eye-catching cover image, rounded corners, an elastic closure band and a pocket on the inside back cover. Despite their compact size there’s plenty of space for all those names and numbers.

,  108 pp,  $12.95. Buy now

Tea  by Laura Martin
Camellia sinensis, commonly known as tea, is grown in tea gardens and estates around the world. Recently scientists have called for an increase in tea drinking following the results of new research. More than ten years worth of data found that drinking four cups or more a day of tea could be more beneficial than drinking water. Tea: The Drink that Changed the World tells of the rich legends and history surrounding this favourite drink of the British public and it’s spread throughout Asia and the West, as well as its rise to the status of necessity in kitchens around the world. Answering every question you have about tea and its history – and some you may not even have considered. Who discovered tea? Where does tea come from? How is it proce

,  256 pp,  $30.95. Buy now

Tea Cuisine  by Joanna Pruess
The healing and medicinal powers of tea have long been recognised by many cultures for their capacity to soothe, restore and refresh mind, body and spirit. Tea Cuisine takes a unique look at some of the lesser known uses of tea – in cooking. The authors bring tea to the soup pot, frying pan, and mixing bowl to create dozens of elegant, exciting, healthy, and easy-to-prepare dishes. Also included are sections devoted to informing readers about teas’ many unique properties, the best ways to brew tea, and proper storage

Paperback,  144 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Liquid Jade  by Beatrice Hohenegger
Traveling from East to West over thousands of years, tea has played a variety of roles on the world scene – in medicine, politics, the arts, culture, and religion. Behind this most serene of beverages, idolised by poets and revered in spiritual practices, lie stories of treachery, violence, smuggling, drug trade, international espionage, slavery, and revolution. Liquid Jade depicts tea’s beauty and delights, not only with myths about the beginnings of tea or the lovers’ legend in the familiar blue-and-white porcelain willow pattern, but also with a rich and varied selection of works of art and historical photographs, which form a rare and comprehensive visual tea record.

,  320 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Book of Tea  by Kakuzo Okakura
Written in English in 1906 (exactly 100 years ago), this seminal text on the meaning and practice of the tea ceremony was a pioneering effort in cultural bridge-building between East and West. Okakura perceived cha-no-yu – literally Way of Tea – as a form of spiritual culture: a discipline that transforms itself into an ‘art of life’ rooted in the religious values of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism. It encompasses an appreciation of the most ordinary details of daily life, and at its core lies a moral geometry that keeps us mindful of our place in the greater scheme of the universe. The Book of Tea may have been written one hundred years ago, but it continues to resonate as deeply with readers today as it did when it was written

,  156 pp,  $35.00. Buy now

Tales of a Tea Leaf  by Jill Yates
Sometimes soothing, sometimes invigorating, tea has a rich and illustrious history that spans thousands of years. An integral part of both ancient ceremony and modern sophistication, tea follows water as the most popular beverage in the world. In fact, an estimated trillion cups of this beverage are consumed each year. For devoted tea drinkers everywhere, Tales of a Tea Leaf–a complete guide to the intricacies of tea lore, tea brewing, and tea cuisine–is here.

Paperback,  204 pp,  $19.95. Buy now

The London Ritz Book of Afternoon Tea  by Helen Simpson
Taking tea is one of the quintessentially English occasions. Of interest to tea drinkers, this Edwardian-style book captures the essence of this traditional British pastime, and provides us with the expertise on the ceremony as well as the recipes. It also features stories about the legendary afternoon teas at the Ritz Hotel

Hardback,  64 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Tea Here Now  by Donna Fellman and Lhasa Tizer
Tea Here Now demonstrates how tea and the simple act of preparing a cup of tea can give drinkers a taste of enlightenment. Written for the average person who wishes to infuse accessible, uncomplicated spirituality and mindfulness into his or her tea drinking, the book explores the health benefits, spiritual practices, and lifestyle-enhancing properties associated with the world’s major blends, in the process creating a practical guidebook for the tea lifestyle. Topics include the little-known history and mythology of tea, the health benefits, information on tea blends, tips and techniques for brewing the best cup, spiritual and meditation practices that complement and enhance tea drinking, practical ideas for carrying the spirit of tea into

Paperback,  176 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

The Little Book of Tea Tips  by Andrew Langley
This gift book, suitable for tea drinkers of the world, is infused with 50 snippets of practicality and wisdom. Marvel at the amazing health-giving properties of a dozen different herbal teas. And learn why tea from the pot tastes so much better. A rich brew of information and advice for all lovers of the leaf

Paperback,  100 pp,  $7.95. Buy now

The Book of Tea  by Alain Stella
An investigation into the many facets of one of the world’s favorite beverages examines the cultural and historical significance of tea and the ceremonies and traditions that accompany it throughout the world, and includes more than two hundred color illustrations.

Hardback,  200 pp,  $75.00. Buy now