The Story of Tea
A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
$64.93
- Hardcover
432 pages
- Release Date
1 October 2007
Summary
A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Whether it’s a delicate green tea or a bracing Assam black, a cup of tea is a complex brew of art and industry, tradition and revolution, East and West. In this sweeping tour through the world of tea, veteran tea traders Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss chronicle tea’s influence across the globe and provide a complete reference for choosing, drinking, and enjoying this beverage.
The Story of Tea begins with a journey along the…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781580087452 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1580087450 |
| Author: | Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Ten Speed Press |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 432 |
| Release Date: | 1 October 2007 |
| Weight: | 404g |
| Dimensions: | 236mm x 198mm x 30mm |
About The Author
Mary Lou Heiss
Mary Lou Heiss and her husband, Robert, have owned and operated Cooks Shop Here, a purveyor of fine tea and other specialty food products, since 1974. Mary Lou is also the author of Green Tea. When not traveling to source teas and other ingredients for their shop, they make their home in western Massachusetts, where Robert’s lively food radio program can be heard each week. The Heisses’s deep respect for and passionate interest in artisan food products, traditional foods, and the history and evolution of world cuisines bring a global perspective to their work.
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