

The Story of Tea
A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Author: Mary Lou Heiss, Robert J. Heiss
Narrator: Elizabeth Wiley
Unabridged: 17 hr
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Tantor Media
Published: 04/09/2019
Categories: Cooking, Nonfiction
Includes:
Bonus Material
Synopsis
Offering an insider's view of all aspects of tea trade, the Heisses examine Camellia sinensis, the tea bush, and show how subtle differences in territory and production contribute to the diversity of color, flavor, and quality in brewed tea. They profile more than thirty essential tea varietals, provide an in depth guide to tasting and brewing, and survey the customs and crafts associated with tea. Sharing the latest research, they discuss tea's health benefits and developments in organic production and fair trade practices. Finally, they present ten sweet and savory recipes, including Savory Chinese Marbled Eggs and Green Tea Pot de Creme, and resources for purchasing fine tea.