
English
Paperback Book
190 pages
8 1/4" X 7 5/8"
by China Books &
Periodicals
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All The Tea in China (Book) - by Kit
Chow & Ione Kramer
Here
is a book that all lovers of tea will treasure. This is
the ideal introduction to the world of Chinese tea. Kit
Chow and Ione Kramer explore the history of tea and tea
culture in China and the West, examining the European tea
trade and its impact on Asia, in addition to the growing
influence of Asian tea and tea culture in the West.
A
treasure-trove of information, including tea ceremonies,
tea pots, and the health and aesthetic virtues of the
world's most remarkable beverage.
Contains
glossary, index, bibliography, and Chinese-English
nomenclature of tea.
"...wonderfully
detailed discussions leave no stone unturned in bringing
to light all facets of tea as a plant, drink and
institution." Booklist
"182-page
love letter to the sweetest dew in
heaven" San Francisco Review of Books
"Motivated
by a personal inquiry about his health to research the
world of tea, author Kit Chow says simply, Tea
saved my life. Chow and Kramer add news about tea
chemistry, health issues, purchasing and storing. Useful
glossary, index, bibliography and bilingual (essential)
lists of teas."
Whole Earth Review
Price:
$14.95
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