AN ANCIENT CHINESE LEGEND<P>Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father's grave, he found, growing on the site, the tea shrub....<P>Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs -- ...

This guide helps readers who drink mediocre bagged teas learn about the wide range of better, cheaper, great whole leaf teas and how to buy them. Witty, conversational, and well-researched, the text is devoid of the snobbery that surrounds most discussions of tea.
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A delightful and amusing specialized cookbook aimed at the adventuresome experimental cook rather than the professional chef. A gem for tea lovers, but also available to those who like to try new things while fooling around in the kitchen. If you enjoy the taste of tea-black, green or flavored-this book will open up a wide spectrum of dishes with distinctive flavors in canaps, appetizers, soups, salads, vegetables, meats, fish, fowl, smoked ...

Through a compilation of stories, this 1903 volume traces the history, culture, and manners that tea, and the ceremonies surrounding tea, have inspired in various parts of the world.
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Our popular Charming Petites "TM" have eye-catching 4-color art and a wide array of subjects. Each has a 24K gold-plated or silver-plated charm to keep on the ribbon bookmark or to wear on a bracelet or necklace.<P>History, types of tea, afternoon tea recipes. Diecut. ...

"A coffee lover's guide to the best brews&mdash; written by two industry insiders" "Coffee Basics" is a brief, no-nonsense guide to coffee products, appreciation, and brewing. It demystifies coffee's origins and history, explores the overwhelming amount of different varieties and explains exactly how to brew the best cup. The authors describe the regional character of coffee beans from around the world and discuss a variety of roasting ...

What the difference between Colombian coffee and French roast? Between demitasse and espresso? Cappuccino and cafe au lait? How does one distinguish between black tea, ginseng tea, and oolong tea, and the myraid other varieties on the market? This book answers these and just about every other conceivable question about coffees and teas, and provides a comprehensive catalog of herbal teas, mail-order sources, and recipes. Illustrations. Maps. ...

The popularity of espresso, coffee at its purest and most intense, has grown exponentially in the past decade. In this revised edition of his book on the ultimate coffee, Kenneth Davids provides a lucid, engaging examination of espresso's lore, legend, and culture. A finalist for the James Beard Award upon its original publication. "Espresso "is the perfect introduction to the world of specialty coffee. ...

This complete guide to coffee cuisine is presented by the bestselling author of "Healing Teas." Includes 60 enticing recipes that celebrate the very taste that is coffee. Two-color. ...

What could be cozier on a blustery winter's day than a mug of tea by the fire with freshly baked Irish soda bread slathered with sweet butter and tangy orange marmalade? Or more invigorating on a crisp, cool afternoon in autumn than a picnic in the country with sharp English cheeses; crusty white peasant bread; vegetable, cheese, and apple tarts; and Thermoses of steaming warm tea? Or a better way to celebrate the ripe berries of summer than a ...