Tea Time: Delicious Recipes, Fascinating Facts, Secrets of Tea Preparation, and More
By (Author) Francis Amalfi
Skyhorse Publishing
Skyhorse Publishing
1st October 2015
United States
General
Non Fiction
General cookery and recipes
641.3372
Hardback
170
Width 203mm, Height 203mm, Spine 20mm
780g
Tea is a plant with many beneficial qualities for one's health and spirit. In fact, the long life span of people in China has been associated with the population's regular intake of green tea.
Healthier than coffee and with a positively stimulating or relaxing effectaccording to the length of boiling timethe vitamins and flavonoids in this infusion are not only healthy but also help in fighting free radicals. Tea also promotes creativity, harmony, and internal balance.
This heavily illustrated book is the most complete guide to this Oriental treasure that millions of Westerners also enjoy. In addition to valuable advice about its preparation, the pages include:
The history of tea and its main varieties
A complete guide for tea gourmets
Its curative and rejuvenating properties
The Japanese tea ceremony, step by step
The tea oracle: how to read the leaves
Over 60 recipes, including sangria tea, fajitas with tofu macerated in green tea, and many more!
Francis Amalfi has written more than fifteen lifestyle and nutrition books published in Spain.