Let Joseph Wesley Uhl be your guide to the entire world of tea; from peeks into tea production around the world to brewing your own blends at home. “Water is the mother of tea, a teapot its father, and fire the teacher.” — Chinese Proverb As one of the most consumed beverages in the world,
Let Joseph Wesley Uhl be your guide to the entire world of tea; from peeks into tea production around the world to brewing your own blends at home.
“Water is the mother of tea, a teapot its father, and fire the teacher.” — Chinese Proverb
As one of the most consumed beverages in the world, a cup of tea is a common shared experience across cultures and traditions. Companies and consumers alike are reawakening to the benefits of high-quality, unprocessed, natural beverages, and tea is a perfect obsession for anyone interested in artisan food and healthy eating.
In The Art and Craft of Tea, entrepreneur and enthusiast Joseph Wesley Uhl brings to the story of tea its due reverence, making its history, traditions, and possibilities accessible to all. If you want to go beyond reading and enter your kitchen, Joseph offers “recipes” for creating your own tea blends using natural ingredients.
Inside you’ll find:
– A detailed overview of tea’s history and origins
– Thoughtful descriptions of global brewing methods
– Innovative ideas for iced tea, tea cocktails, and DIY blends.
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A Great Gift for the Tea Enthusiast or Novice This book is beautiful in design and photography. The discussion of the process and history of making tea is great for the tea enthusiast or novice. Its chapters are clear and well thought out. I would recommend this as a coffee-table book or for someone who just wants to learn more about tea. The author does not talk down to the reader, but rather celebrates the whole process with the reader.
What you always wanted to know about tea but never knew what to ask! An incredible all encompassing review of the ancient history of tea, it’s origins and cultivations throughout past centuries. How it has affected cultures throughout the world and how Americans have lost the essence and enjoyment of really good tea in their fast paced lives. Slow down, relax with a hot cup of Joseph Wesley’s complex black tea (#5 being my favorite) and enjoy this remarkable book with it’s accompaning beautiful photographs which bring the subject matter to life.
Everything you wanted to know about tea, and more! This is truly a wonderful book, and not just for tea enthusiasts! The Art and Craft of Tea will tell you everything you want to know about the history of tea, and has so much more to offer. You will learn the chemical and physical processes involved in creating the different types of tea (White, Black, Green, Oolong), and all of the different regions in China and India where great tea comes from. The photography is absolutely stunning, really adding to the text in a unique and interesting way…