A History of Tea
The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage
$26.20
- Paperback
232 pages
- Release Date
3 September 2018
Summary
As the world’s second most popular beverage after water, tea has fascinated, awakened, motivated, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.
A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From the tea houses of China’s ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the tea ceremonies developed in Japanese Zen Buddhist temples, to the current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri Lan…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780804851121 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0804851123 |
| Author: | Laura C. Martin |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 232 |
| Release Date: | 3 September 2018 |
| Weight: | 255g |
| Dimensions: | 203mm x 130mm x 20mm |
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Critics Review
“It’s this unveiling of both the sordid and sublime elements of tea’s evolution that make the book such a fantastically riveting read—one served best with a bottomless cup of your most beloved blend.” —Conscious Choice magazine”(…) an engaging and offbeat exploration of the rise of tea around the world.” —Tea: A Magazine“Martin uses both anecdotes and practical information to tell the story of tea’s route through history.” —Fresh Cup magazine
About The Author
Laura C. Martin
Laura C. Martin is an award-winning author of more than 25 books on gardening, nature and crafts. She has studied the complexities of plants for decades and has appeared on television shows such as Home Matters and Victory Garden. She served as the garden editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Georgia magazine and has written for publications ranging from American Horticulturist to Better Homes & Gardens.
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