{"product_id":"a-history-of-tea-the-life-and-times-of-the-worlds-favorite-beverage","title":"A History of Tea: The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrief Description\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAs the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, 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 by Japanese Zen Buddhist monks, to the current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri Lanka- this fascinating book explores the complex history of this universal drink. It illuminates the industries and traditions that have developed as tea spread throughout the world and it explains how tea is transformed into the many varieties that people drink each day. It also features a quick reference guide on subjects such as proper tea terminology and brewing. Whatever your cup of tea, green, black, white, oolong, chai, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, American or British, every tea aficionado will enjoy reading A History of Tea to learn more about their favorite beverage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription for Sales People\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e An updated edition of \u003ci\u003eTea: The Drink That Changed the World\u003c\/i\u003e, with new information on social and ethical issues of tea production and the demographics of tea's worldwide popularity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e New 16-pages of color images\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e New low price\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A highly readable overview of tea's history from ancient China to the present day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Includes quick-reference information on tea terminology, types, brewing and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLaura C. Martin\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eHome Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eVictory Garden\u003c\/i\u003e. She served as the garden editor for \n\u003ci\u003eAtlanta Homes \u0026amp; Lifestyles\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eGeorgia\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and has written for publications ranging from \n\u003ci\u003eAmerican Horticulturist\u003c\/i\u003e to \n\u003ci\u003eBetter Homes \u0026amp; Gardens\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eConscious Choice\u003c\/i\u003e magazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"(...) an engaging and offbeat exploration of the rise of tea around the world.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTea: A Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Martin uses both anecdotes and practical information to tell the story of tea's route through history.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eFresh Cup \u003c\/i\u003emagazine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"As a tea lover, I really enjoyed this one. Martin starts with the legends about the discovery of tea, then follows it through China (where it was originally a bitter drink prized mostly as a stimulant) to the discovery baking and drying it would make it taste good. What followed was a mix of steady growth, coupled with more than a few dark sides...\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGoodreads\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"It provides the history of tea and its introduction to the various parts of the world. The history of tea trade is really quite interesting with wars, drugs and secrets filling the stories. This book does a lovely job of giving the history and sharing the various cultures views and methods of tea.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCrafty Moms Share\u003c\/i\u003e blog\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePromotional Headline\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In \n\u003ci\u003eA History of Tea \u003c\/i\u003e author Laura C. Martin tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond...[it] also features a quick reference guide on subjects such as proper tea terminology and brewing. Enhanced with the inclusion of a section of thematically relevant and interesting illustrations, \n\u003ci\u003eA History of Tea: The Life and Times of the World's Favorite Beverage\u003c\/i\u003e is impressively informed and informative.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"In this stimulating history, gardening and crafts writer Martin follows tea from its medicinal origins in fourth-century China through its spread across the globe...This is an informative plunge into tea's history.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The author has done a fabulous job tracing its origins...Martin provides invaluable information on total tea consumption...How do you best brew a perfect cup and what are the best times of day for sipping various teas? Martin has the answers for you.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKhaas Baat\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 07\/16\/2018 (EAN 9780804851121, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Martin, Laura C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tuttle Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2018-09-04\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Cooking|Beverages|Coffee \u0026amp; Tea|Cooking|History|History|World|General|History|Asia|China\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Tea|Social aspects|History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780804851121\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9780804851121\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tuttle Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51154433212694,"sku":"SP-9780804851121","price":24.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780804851121_spiral.png?v=1774944300","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/a-history-of-tea-the-life-and-times-of-the-worlds-favorite-beverage","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}