Food and drink: non-alcoholic beverages Books

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to know to create delicious cold brew coffees at home - from techniques and tips for making your own, to tasty cocktails and recipes.

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Book Synopsis*SHORTLISTED FOR THE FORTNUM & MASON FOOD AND DRINK AWARDS 2017 DEBUT DRINK BOOK' CATEGORY*When you look at your breakfast cup of coffee and breathe in its gorgeous aromas, you're at the final stage delightful for you of an incredibly complicated process. A simple' agricultural product that has found its way through many hands and many thousands of miles before becoming the drink you enjoy so much. This is the ultimate guide to the perfect cup whether you are an everyday enthusiast, a bean obsessive or a budding barista. Explore the exciting global scene; follow the progress of the humble bean from cultivation to coffee shop; and discover how to source, roast, grind and brew fresh coffee with confidence. Jeremy Torz and Steven Macatonia have been living and loving good coffee since 2001, and they share their expertise and trade secrets, in this indispensable companion to one of the world's most popular drinks.*Recent awards include: Sustainability Award Winner 2019 Speciality Coffe

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Tea' is a philosophical treatise written by Kakuzo Okakura, a Japanese scholar, art critic, and curator, first published in 1906. This influential work explores the aesthetics, cultural significance, and philosophy behind the Japanese tea ceremony. The author discusses the principles of simplicity, harmony, and reverence that are central to the tea ceremony, highlighting its ability to foster a deeper connection with nature, oneself, and others. Okakura explores the contrast between Eastern and Western cultures, examining how the appreciation of tea reflects differing approaches to beauty, spirituality, and the pursuit of knowledge. He emphasizes the importance of preserving traditional values and aesthetics in the face of modernization. It provides readers with a profound understanding of the philosophy and artistry underlying the tea ceremony, making it a cherished text for those interested in Japanese culture, aesthetics, and the pursuit of a mindful existence.

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Book SynopsisFirst published in 1999, Uncommon Grounds tells the story of coffee from its discovery on a hill in ancient Abyssinia to the advent of Starbucks and the coffee crisis of the 21st century. Mark Pendergrast uses coffee production, trade, and consumption as a window through which to view broad historical themes: the clash and blending of cultures, slavery, the rise of brand marketing, global inequities, fair trade, revolutions, health scares, environmental issues, and the rediscovery of quality.As the scope of coffee culture continues to expand,Uncommon Grounds remains more than ever a brilliantly entertaining guide to one of the world's favorite drinks.

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Book SynopsisSlow Drinks teaches home cooks, industry pros, homebrewers, and foragers how to transform botanical ingredients – whether foraged or purchased from the store – into incredibly unique beverages and cocktails.Organised by season, Slow Drinks demonstrates how to make drinks that tell a story of botany, history, culture, and terroir, while honouring beverage traditions both old and new. Each season will highlight eight new ingredients with recipes that build on a basics chapter and teach readers how to interchangeably use master recipes to make their own meads, country wines, beers, sodas, tinctures, shrubs, and more. Beautifully photographed by the author’s wife, Katie Childs, and illustrated by Molly Reader, Slow Drinks will be the definitive botanist’s guide to mixology that can live in your basket on a foraging trip, or on the coffee table as a conversation piece. This book is for bartenders, do-it-yourselfers, foodies, homesteaders, homebrewers, food activists, and anyone looking to dive into the world of botanical drink making.

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Book SynopsisA flavour-focused drinks recipe book with a feminist slant, Spirited opens up the 'boys' club' world of serious cocktails and features fifty drinks, both alcoholic and booze-free.Spirited brings together fifty well-crafted cocktail recipes, all fuelled by a cook's palate and a love of creative ingredients. Signe Johansen's recipes play with a wide range of flavours such as fresh, floral, herbal and spicy notes and encourage you to think like a cook not a bartender. With chapters on drambling (the joy of winter walks and whisky), creative and delicious drinks to serve at gatherings, warming nightcaps and non-alcoholic 'soothies' to calm an ailing spirit, there is a tipple here for every occasion. There is also a collection of recipes called Cupboard Cocktails – made from staple ingredients you may already have in your kitchen – and more ambitious weekend projects for gifts or special occasions.Spirited is a refreshing departure from earnest mixologists writing about the 'art of the cocktail' – books often written by men, for men. Instead, Signe opens the field for everyone and celebrates the convivial and social experience of healthy hedonism and raising a glass together. This is a warm and inclusive companion to the subject, packed with trade secrets, delicious recipes and fascinating insight into the world of drinks.

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Book SynopsisRefresh your palate and impress your friends with The New Mocktails Bible. Whether you''re looking for a healthier tipple, doing dry January or are simply teetotal, you will find a drink for every occasion in this refreshing guide. Featuring over 250 recipes - and including contributions from some of the world''s greatest mixologists - you''ll enjoy getting creative with smoothies, coffees and mocktails!

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Book SynopsisSwap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail alternatives!Developed by two registered dietitians, the non-alcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious, all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a restaurant or bar. If you’re tired of hangovers and don’t want to drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and delicious recipes are for you.Mocktail Party includes recipes for every occasion: Classics like a Pal-no-ma and Aperol-less Spritz Drinks with a twist like Watermelon Mock-jito & Summer Jam Fresca Brunch favorites like No-Bull Bloody & Kiwi No-secco Dessert treats like Salted Carmel & Tiramisu Mock-tinis Frozen coolers like No Way Frose & Blueberry Acai Daiquiri Holiday beverages like Pumpkin Spice Latte & Warm Cider and Sage Join the growing movement of health-conscious people who are cutting down on alcohol and opting to "make it a mocktail" instead. Trade Review"This mocktail recipe book has it all! As a dietitian myself, I love that the authors of Mocktail Party have carefully crafted these drinks to be all-natural, healthy, and easy to make. They have reimagined classic cocktails and also developed delicious new drinks that are great for every mood, holiday, and event. Low in sugar and hangover-free...drinking doesn't get better than this!" - Laura Ligos, MBA, RDN, CSSD, author of The Complete Clean Eating Cookbook"Mocktail Party is everything that I want in an alcohol-free recipe book! These recipes not only taste amazing, but they are simple and unique! This is a book for everyone regardless of whether you drink! The recipes are that good!" - Amanda E. White, MA, LPC Therapy for Women, LLC

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Book SynopsisTea is for Everyone aims to bridge that treacherous gap between academic tea literature (much of which is not available in English) and the generic tea guides that don't do tea or Chinese tea any justice.

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Book SynopsisYour morning flat-white helped shape the modern world ‘Elegantly written, witty and so wide in scope, so rich in detail and so thought provoking’ Joanna Blythman Trade Review'an aromatic blend of colonial history and globalisation criticism' Ecologist 'an impressive mix of historical overview and contemporary analysis' Time Out 'Perfect ammo for destroying your Starbucks-guzzling workmates' Arena ‘an elegantly written, witty book, so wide in scope, so rich in detail, so thought-provoking in the subtle way that it develops its central thesis, that it is a challenge to do justice to it’ Joanna Blythman ‘This adrenalised swipe through the story of the mightiest of elixirs is written by a genius with all the economic facts and figures at his fingertips’ Good Book Guide ‘full of fascinating anecdotal detail about our favourite stimulant’ Geographical

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Book Synopsis60 Vibrant and Versatile Vodka CocktailsVodka is the perfect spirit that can turn almost any combination of mixer, juice and garnish into a bold and boozy beverage. Clear in colour and crisp to taste, some of the most famous cocktails are vodka-based.From the punchy Moscow Mule and the pink-hued Cosmopolitan, to the sweet-smooth Espresso Martini and the Bloody Mary pick-me-up, this beautifully illustrated book shows off the best of vodka cocktails that are fun and easy to make.In Vodka Made Me Do It seasoned mixologist, writer and cocktail consultant Colleen Graham explains everything you need to know about this versatile spirit: how to make tasty vodka infusions, which mixers blend well and how to create flavourful cocktails for every occasion.Including twists on classic cocktails from bellinis and punches, to a whole host of delicious martinis you'll soon be saying; Sip sip hooray for vodka!'

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Book Synopsis60 Tantalisingly Tropical Cocktails!Rum is on the rise as one of the fastest-growing spirits in the drinks market; the variety of the rums you can buy is growing in number, so much so that you can now find Cachaça, British and even French Caribbean rum, all with deliciously different notes.Known to be one of the sweeter spirits, it is revered in tried-and-tested cocktail classics such as the Mojito, Daiquiri, Pina Colada, and Dark 'n' Stormy, as well as in creative new twists like the Flaming Dr Pepper, Golden Wave and Hot Buttered Rum. And of course some rum punch sharers for those sunny summer gatherings!Here, in one fabulous collection of fruity, smooth and fun recipes, you'll find all the cocktails you need to get that rum cocktail fix!

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Book SynopsisFight Colds and Flu Lower Cholesterol Beat Depression Banish Fatigue Enhance Memory Lose Weight And More!An ancient Chinese legend: 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....Teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs--easily and inexpensively. A simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures, or infusions. Feeling tired? Rose hip tea will rev you up and beautify your skin. Need some help with your diet? Ginger tea will provide the boost you need and help aching joints too. Hot or iced, these pure and simple drinks offer delicious wa

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Book SynopsisMinor classic of the Orient. Perhaps the most entertaining, most charming explanation and interpretation of traditional Japanese culture in terms of the tea ceremony. Introduction, notes by E. F. Bleiler. Provocative and entertaining, this edition is particularly pleasing in format. Guide to Asia Paperbacks.

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Book Synopsis______________Genuinely delicious and grown-up-booze-free ideas. An essential for every household. Daily TelegraphThis book is full of the very best cocktails - the most delicious flavours, the most distinctive combinations and the most adventurous recipes. And they are all made with non-alcoholic ingredients, from exciting new mixers to rich, fragrant syrups and spirits. Most can be created with ingredients found in your kitchen or garden, and all promise an exciting new way to drink dry.These are imaginative, grown-up, non-alcoholic alternatives for the designated driver, teetotaller, or those who are pregnant, trying dry January, losing weight or just cutting back. Whether you''re planning a Friday night in with friends, a lazy Sunday brunch or an evening huddled around a crackling fire you can find your dry drinks here.Trade ReviewA beautifully produced little hardback, with a photograph of each drink, and some genuinely delicious and grown-up-sounding booze-free ideas not just for winter but all year round. An essential for every household. * Daily Telegraph *A clever little book packed with inspiration ... Perfect for dry January, the drivers, teetotallers and expectant mums or just for a midweek detox. * Woman and Home *All the happiness you get from a great cocktail without the hangover. * GQ *Pure genius ... a brilliant opportunity to go wild with adventurous and delicious drinks. Try these recipes and your booze break may become permanent! * Sunday Telegraph *Cute ... exciting non-alcoholic drinks to push the boat out * Tanya Burr *The perfect tonic after the month we've had ... packed with recipes for tasty non-alcoholic cocktails, cordials and more. * The Sun *Amazing! * Zoe Sugg, aka Zoella *Hey, nobody said drinking less would be easy. But this might help: a book of non-alcoholic drinks, drawing on everything from exciting new mixers to rich, fragrant syrups and spirits * Telegraph *Absolutely delicious ... something to savour. Sensational! * Monocle *love a good alcohol-free concoction, and this brand new, beautiful book will tickle your tastebuds with its awesome recipes. Usable as a treat just for you, or even as a way to show off your cocktail-making abilities to guests, family members, pets – anyone who’s watching, really. Your drink will certainly look and taste better than theirs. * Club Soda *

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Book SynopsisStart 2023 feeling healthy and energised with over 100 delicious and quick juice recipes packed full of goodnessJuiceman is the perfect cookbook to get your dietery health back on track. Filled with a diverse range of recipes - from medicinal juices which combat dehydration or digestive problems, to detoxing and retoxing smoothies.And that''s not all - Juiceman is also paxcked with teas and tonics, nourishing nut milks, energising breakfasts, healthy snacks, and even ice cream!The best part? EVERY recipe is 100% natural and unprocessed. You''ll soon be enjoying . . . Green Ninja Juice Full Cream Cashew and Hemp Milk Blueberry Facial Smoothie Smoothie Breakfast Bowl Ultimate OJ Recovery Shake Immunity Boost SmoothieAs well as these delicious and effortless recipes, Andrew provides a juice cleanse plan, exercise tips and advice for

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Book SynopsisGet the skinny on your morning joe Do you swear by your morning jolt of caffeine but are hard-pressed to tell a siphon from a slow dripper? No problem: just order a fresh copy of Coffee For Dummies for a smooth blend of fun facts and practical advice to give an extra shot of flavor to your appreciation of the second-most valuable commodity on planet Earthand filter out all that excess grind in your knowledge. This warm and welcoming serving from passionate coffee guru Major Cohena Specialty Coffee Association certified instructor, and now retired highly respected former Starbucks coffee educator and program managertakes you on a rocket-fueled journey from the origins of the liquid bean's popularity to best ways to prepare and enjoy coffee in your own home. You'll learn how to evaluate the advantages of different coffee styles and makers, and how even the smallest detailvarietal, roast type, texturecan influence how good that cupped lightning tastes on your tongue. Evaluate different roasts or brewsNavigate menus for the best dealsLearn how to speak coffee and order your half-cap-low-fat-no-sugar-add-whip with confidenceSave money with the best store appsMeet some of the unknown pioneers of coffee that have made our coffee world of todaySee how you might think bigger about your coffee spend changing the world The average American spends over $1000 on their daily brain juice every year: why not hire Coffee For Dummies as your personal barista and get more for your moneyand from each invigorating sip.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Coffee 5 Chapter 1: Demystifying Coffee: Just the Basics 7 Chapter 2: Figuring Out What Coffee Is 21 Part 2: The Story of Coffee 39 Chapter 3: Familiarizing Yourself with Some Coffee History 41 Chapter 4: Taking a Closer Look at Brewing Today 51 Part 3: Taking a Trip around the World 59 Chapter 5: Sourcing Coffee — Digging In to Where Coffee Comes From 61 Chapter 6: Considering the Western Hemisphere 71 Chapter 7: Discussing Africa 97 Chapter 8: Addressing the Eastern Hemisphere and Asia Pacific 111 Part 4: Roasting Coffee 123 Chapter 9: The History of Roasting 125 Chapter 10: Roasting for Flavor 131 Part 5: Preparing Coffee and Espresso 141 Chapter 11: Exploring the Brewing Methods and Mastering the Tricks 143 Chapter 12: Making Espresso Easier 159 Part 6: Perusing Today’s Coffee Business 177 Chapter 13: Meeting Some Coffee Trailblazers 179 Chapter 14: Looking at Where Coffee Is Today 197 Part 7: The Part of Tens 215 Chapter 15: Ten (or So) Myths about Coffee Debunked 217 Chapter 16: Ten (Plus One) Places to Find a Great Cup of Coffee 225 Part 8: Appendixes 237 Appendix A: Glossary 239 Appendix B: Timeline of Key History of Coffee 251 Index 257

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Book SynopsisA bright, fun introduction to bubble tea, including 35 recipes and plenty of background about this trendy drink! From its origins in Taiwan, bubble tea, or boba, has developed legions of ardent fans across the globe. Often topped with chewy balls of tapioca or other toppings, this sweet treat is colorful, fun, and personalized. Now, with this boba book, bubble tea lovers can make it themselves using all-natural ingredients! Wendy Leung describes how she began her own bubble teashop, Hello Always Tea, and shares 35 favorite recipesfrom the homemade tapioca balls she sells, to familiar blended teas (milk tea, taro, and fruit-based), to adventurous options (brown sugar; trendy milk and cheese foam tea; teas made with plant-based milks; and carbonated variations). She also includes a few snack recipes to round out your boba experience. Illustrated with bright and cheerful photography throughout (including photos from Wendy's travels in Taiwan), and packed with expertise about boba culture,

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Book SynopsisWith more than 200 recipes, advice on how to get the most from your juicing and an eye towards taste, health and cost, The Ultimate Book of Modern Juicing is the only book on the topic you’ll ever need.Trade Review"...full of reasons to dust off that blender!" -- Healthy

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Book SynopsisMichael Dietsch took the mixology community by storm when he brought back a popular drink from colonial times, the shrub. Not the green, leafy kind that grow in the ground, but a vintage drink mixer that can be spiked with alcohol or prepared as a soda. Drinkers, bartenders and the media embraced the book. This new edition features a foreword by Paul Clarke, the Executive Editor of Imbibe magazine and author of The Cocktail Chronicles. Here is the definitive guide to making and using shrubs.Trade Review"Imagine a fizzy, soda-like drink that is drier and so much more sophisticated than soda, what with the sugar and botanical ingredients. Shrubs! Amazing! Wonderful!" -- Amy Stewart, author of The Drunken Botanist "A shrub is exactly what the people who invented the phrase "slake your thirst" had in mind. A shrub is full of character and variety. The ingredients-fruit, sugar, and vinegar-are as simple as can be. But the variations are seemingly unlimited. It has another superpower: A strong shrub game can help you make the most of bruised or aging summer fruit" -- The New York Times, in an article featuring Shrubs

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Book SynopsisWhile the popularity of craft cocktails and home bartending have helped people create their own drink-driven memories, the possibilities for coffee have remained rather tame. Much more than a guide to beans or brewing, The New Art of Coffee shares how to create inspiring concoctions and flavor profiles from comforting and rejuvenating to celebratory and adventurous. Nearly fifty recipes paired with beautiful photography will inspire and offer something for every taste and time of day hot, iced, carbonated, post-workout, decaffeinated, alcoholic, and deconstructed. Organized by mood, the recipes range in complexity from a quick quaff to a showstopping slow build, allowing readers to match the drink with the moment. Enjoy a Moonwater with breakfast, a Throw Em A Haymaker after a hard workout, or an Amuse as a happy-hour delight. The Don is the ideal after-dinner companion, and there s nothing quite like powering down with a Windmill Cookie Steamer after a long day.Trade Review"Much more than a guide to beans or brewing, The New Art of Coffee shares how to create inspiring concoctions and flavor profiles from comforting and rejuvenating to celebratory and adventurous. Nearly fifty recipes paired with beautiful photography will inspire and offer something for every taste and time of day—hot, iced, carbonated, post-workout, decaffeinated, alcoholic, and deconstructed. Organized by mood, the recipes range in complexity from a quick quaff to a showstopping slow build, allowing readers to match the drink with the moment." —GOOD SPIRITS NEWS "A caffeine dream dispensary… forty Wonka-worthy concoctions along with Kevin Miyazaki's sensational photography will either send you racing to the kitchen or fantasizing about a flight to Wisconsin (yes, these bonkers beverages are that tempting)." —PASSPORT MAGAZINE "Ryan Castelaz tells stories through the coffee drinks he makes. Now, what goes into those drinks and the meanings behind them can be found in his new, carefully crafted book." —MILWAUKEE JOURNAL-SENTINEL "What Ryan has contributed to the coffee industry with this book is truly magnificent. His fanatical approach to composition, from his early day “concoctions” to details of texture, flavor, and aroma are a true example of how far the medium of coffee can be taken. The New Art of Coffee is amazingly comprehensive, from the history of the American Coffee Movement to modern day interpretations. A must for aspiring coffee professionals." —Frankie Solarik, owner of BarChef (Toronto) and Drink Master Judge “The New Art of Coffee by Ryan Castelaz is a must-have for both coffee enthusiasts and professionals alike. His take on the craft of creating coffee drinks is truly unique and inspired. He offers an expansive view that takes readers far beyond simply making drinks — he encourages us to think about presentation, aroma, taste, and texture in ways that allow us to tap into memories. With exhaustive research and a deep understanding of the coffee industry, Castelaz has created an indispensable guide for exploring the many facets of coffee. Highly recommended!” —Vasileia Fanarioti, editor of Coffee t&i Magazine (Shanghai, China)Ryan Castelaz...present(s) some of the most forward-thinking and inspired coffee beverages anywhere in the world. The New Art of Coffee has peeled back the layers of Discourse’s world class coffee program to present techniques and flavors unmatched in some of the most revered beverage programs anywhere. This book truly has it all, from precise technique and beautiful photography, all the way to progressive culinary inspired flavors and my personal favorite - flavored ice!" —Micah Melton, Beverage Director @ the Aviary & the Alinea Group“While countless books on coffee have been written, The New Art of Coffee by Ryan Castelaz, brings something altogether fresh and exciting to the table with this gorgeously photographed book. While the basics of brewing are covered, the aim of The New Art of Coffee is to push the creative envelope on developing whimsical, thoughtful drinks for cafe service with a thorough how-to in bringing the idea for a drink to life. Castelaz walks the reader through steps to consider and take in dreaming up something that will dazzle visually while pleasing the palate. And for inspiration, the author shares a plethora of his own original and imaginative drink recipes." —Sarah Allen, Editor in chief, Barista Magazine

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Book SynopsisNatural remedies for physical ailments are well known; now hitting the scene are supplements—made from berries, mushrooms, herbs and other plants—that can help the body and mind adapt to stress. These “adaptogens” work towards restoring balance, enhancing focus and stamina, boosting energy and improving mood. In Super Powders Katrine van Wyk takes 20 adaptogens and describes what they are and how to use them. Then Van Wkyk shares the recipes she’s developed. Adaptogens should be part of every healthy person’s routine. Super Powders reveals everything you need to know to get started.

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Book SynopsisUPDATED WITH A BRAND NEW CHAPTER ON SOBER CURIOSITY*Voted an Independent best self-care book for 2021**Voted one of Heat's best self-help books to help you reach your full potential*If you've ever woken up feeling anxious, or cringing with embarrassment, about something you did or said whilst drunk the night before, this book may just change your life.Whichever way you look at it, it's hard to avoid how alcohol really makes us feel: terrible. After years of partying and hangovers started taking a toll on her mental health, Millie Gooch gave up alcohol and has never looked back.Offering tips and advice on staying sober and curious in a world obsessed with booze, this handbook will change your life for ever, by showing you not only why you should drink less, but how. Millie shares essential information to empower you to transform your relationship with alcohol so that you can lead your most fulfilling life.Whether you're sober curious or determined to make a more permanent change, it's time to join the Sober Girl Society!It's time to join the Sober Girl Society:'I LOVE this book already, just received today and I can't put it down!''I recommend this to anyone; whether they want to stop drinking permanently, or even would just like to cut down on their drinking.''I love how relatable and non-preachy this book is.''Approaches what can be a tricky and confusing subject for many with humour and wit.''Perfect for those reconsidering their relationship with alcohol. Brilliant book.'Trade ReviewAn empowering survival guide, this is your toolkit for remaining sober-curious. * Evening Standard *Full of inspiration. If you have just embarked on Dry January, this down-to-earth volume is exactly what you need. An ultra-practical self-help guide, it also includes a host of useful resources and books. * Independent, best self-care books for 2021 *If you've found yourself reaching for the bottle more often than you'd like in recent months, this new release is for you. Millie Gooch has packed everything she's learned into this practical, no-judgement book. * Good Housekeeping *Listen to Millie. She is a tireless, funny, whip-smart teetotalin' trailblazer. * Catherine Gray, author of The Unexpected Joy of Being Sober *Gooch's debut acts as a manual for sober and sober-curious females looking to improve their lives. The facts and figures she presents are astounding, but it's her personal account - along with those from other members of the tee-total sisterhood - that delve deepest into the reasons for giving up alcohol. * Bustle *Best self-help books to help you reach your full potential: Whether you want to cut down or are looking to stop drinking alcohol completely, this toolkit arms you with tips, advice and knowhow to help you on your journey. * Heat *This handbook arms readers with health facts and comforting stories of support. I loved it. * Cosmopolitan *Your Dry January 2022 survival guide - the perfect motivation if you're struggling to make it past the halfway point. * Evening Standard *Millie Gooch is fabulous. If you are thinking of giving sobriety a go, this book will help you on your way. The best decision I have ever made. My life is free, real, honest, and most importantly, happy. * Lisa Riley *

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Book SynopsisWritten over a century ago when Japan was abandoning its rich traditions to embrace the hysteria of colonization, this classic written by Okakura Kakuzo helped preserve the masterpieces of Japanese art and culture by illuminating the spirit of the Japanese Tea Masters. The Book of Tea doesn't focus on the Tea Ceremony itself, but the Zen Buddhist thought behind it known as the Way of Tea or Chado. Kakuzo teaches us to listen to the language of flowers as well as the language of art. His considerable charm is as apparent today as it was one hundred years ago as he introduces us to the aesthetic and culture of Japan. This edition has a new foreword by Andrew Juniper who runs the Wabi-Sabi Art Gallery in West Sussex, England and an introduction by Liza Dalby, the first American woman to be fully trained as a geisha in the 70's.Trade Review"In some ways, times haven't changed much in the 99 years since Kakuzo Okakura, the Japanese aesthete, gifted the local elite of Boston with his now-legendary explication of the beauties of the tea ceremony, The Book of Tea." --Elle Decor"Originally written to be read aloud by the author at Isabella Stewart Gardner's famous salon in 1906, the book focuses on the culture that has engendered the mind of tea and on the Masters who embody this spirit." --Gourmet Retailer"Transcending the narrow confines of its title, presents a unified concept of life, art and nature. Along the way exploring topics related to tea appreciation, including Zen, flower arranging and Taoism. An early cultural activist, Okakura's mission was to preserve Japanese art and aesthetic practices from an extinction that seemed imminent." -- Stephen Mansfield, The Japan Times

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Book SynopsisSip your way through the most legendary cocktails from the worlds of science fiction, fantasy, and more with over 70 nerdy recipes as realistically imagined by Cassandra Reeder, aka The Geeky Chef. Whether you binge sci-fi TV shows, rewatch cult films, get addicted to MMORPGs, or read all the fantasy book series, The GeekyBartender Drinks has your fictional beverage fantasies covered. For super fans of every variety, this leveled-up cocktail book will soon have you unlocking achievements behind the bar, no matter if you’re mixing drinks for yourself, a friend, or even a viewing party. And for all you nondrinkers, don’t fret: this book has a nonalcoholic chapter along with plenty of imaginative tricks for making drinks alcohol-free. After an introduction to making your own flavored simple syrups and instructions on cool special effects such as shimmer, fire, and mist, get ready to restore your mana and wow your guests with these and more brilliant drinks: Sulfuron Slammer (World of Warcraft) Romulan Ale (Star Trek) Sonic Screwdriver (Doctor Who) Butterbeer (Harry Potter) Moloko Plus (A Clockwork Orange) Ardees aka Jawa Juice (Star Wars) Hero Drink (Final Fantasy) Let your love for sci-fi or fantasy shine with The Geeky Chef series by creating food and drinks from your favorite shows, movies, and video games. Your cool, homemade, fiction-themed spread will make you the life of the party. Incredibly fun and creative, and colorfully designed, The Geeky Chef books make the perfect gift for the geek in your life who lives in a world of their own. Other titles in this series include: Geeky Bartender Drinks, Geeky Chef Cookbook, Geeky Chef Drinks, and Geeky Chef Strikes Back.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTION SIMPLE SYRUPS Classic Fruit Herbal Other SPECIAL EFFECTS Rimming the Glass The Skewer Ice Effects The Spiral Citrus Peel The Shimmer Effect The Mist Effect Playing with Fire OTHERWORLDLY INTOXICANTS The Elder Scrolls: White-Gold Tower The Elder Scrolls: Velvet LeChance Fable II: The Yellow Fairy The Legend of Zelda: Noble Pursuit World of Warcraft: Sulfuron Slammer World of Warcraft: Moonglow Monkey Island: Grog MAGICAL ELIXIRS Grimm: Amor di Infierno The Legend of Zelda: Chateau Romani Final Fantasy: Hero Drink The Lord of the Rings: Miruvor Your Favorite Video Game: Red Potion Blue Potion Green Potion Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: Giggle Water SCI-FI SPIRITS Mass Effect: Ryncol Cocktail Firefly: Shimmerwine Firefly: Mudder’s Milk Battlestar Galactica: Ambrosia Star Trek: Bloodwine Star Trek: Samarian Sunset Star Trek: Romulan Ale Star Wars: Ardees aka Jawa Juice Star Wars: Tatooine Sunset The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Dune: Spice Beer CULTY COCKTAILS Doctor Who: Sonic Screwdriver Doctor Who: Emergency Protocol 417 The Big Lebowski: White Russian Twin Peaks: Black Yukon Sucker Punch Cocktail: Three-Toed Sloth Supernatural: Purple Nurple The Blues Brothers: Orange Whip Your Favorite Vampire Thing: Blood James Bond: Vesper Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: Singapore Sling Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Black Frost Beer LITERARY LIBATIONS Harry Potter: Butterbeer Harry Potter: Firewhisky The Wheel of Time: Oosquai Demon Cycle: Couzi The Stormlight Archive: Violet Wine ASoIaF/Game of Thornes: Mulled Wine Dicsworld: Scumble and Fluff Redwall: Strawberry Cordial DYSTOPIAN POTIONS 1984: Victory Gin A Clockwork Orange: Moloko Plus Fallout: Atomic Cocktail Fallout: Nuka-Cola Dark Fallout: Dirty Wastelander Oddworld: SoulStorm Brew COMEDIC CONCOCTIONS Archer: Peppermint Patty Archer: 6 Gummy Bears and Some Scotch Bob’s Burgers: Swanky-Panky Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Moss Wine The Simpsons: Flanders’ Planter’s Punch It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Fight Milk Red Dwarf: Beer Milkshake The Nutty Professor: Alaskan Polar Bear Heater NONALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES Star Wars: Blue Milk The Legend of Zelda: Lon Lon Milk Futurama: Slurm The Lord of the Rings: Ent Draught Fallout: Nuka-Cola Quantum ASoIaF/Game of Thrones: Milk of the Poppy Hook: Poe-Poe Harry Potter: Pumpkin Juice Dragonriders of Pern: Klah Star Trek: Raktajino INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisThis collection of delicious booze-free recipes proves that you don't need alcohol to have funGoing teetotal doesn't have to mean sipping glasses of plain old water at every social function. Mocktails are more sophisticated than ever before, and these recipes for amazing alcohol-free drinks will give you all the inspiration you need to take your mixology skills to the next level! Wow your guests at your next party by mastering the art of the mocktail with the help of this classy concoction of recipes and tips for deliciously booze-free beverages.In this book you will find:- Delicious alcohol-free takes on traditional crowd-pleasing cocktail recipes, including the Nada-Rita, Booze-Free Bramble, Not-So Old Fashioned, Espress-No Martini, and Snowy Russian- Expert tips, tricks and techniques on blending the perfect drink- Advice on essential equipment for stocking the ultimate home bar- Insights into the history and origins of each cocktailWhether you're ditching alcohol completely or just looking for healthier alternatives, let these teetotal tipples dazzle and delight your taste buds!

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Book SynopsisOver 128 pages of 60 stunning designs from Britain's champion latte artist. From free pouring to etching, stencilling and more complicated designs for the black belt barista, you'll have fun emulating innovative designs such as The Swan, The Unicorn, and frothy 3-D babyccino animals. The book even includes 9 stencil patterns for you to trace and try.Starting with basic skills and patterns, readers will learn how to create the crema (the froth that acts as a canvas in the coffee cup) and how to produce the hearts, rosettas and tulips that will be used as the basis to form more complicated artworks. Dhan Tamang is a world-renowned latte artist particularly known for his use of colour, and now you too can create impressive multicoloured designs following Dhan's step-by-step instructions. By the end of this book you will be able to create fabulous designs to delight family members and dinner party guests alike.

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Book SynopsisThere is no escaping the impact of low and non-alcoholic beverages and the effect that it is having on the drinks sector. Clean Cocktails is a dynamic and exciting book about how to embrace this shift in conscience and the joys of staying in with friends and family to create delicious, non-alcohol Gin, Rum, Tequila, Vodka and even Rhubarb cocktails. Clean Cocktails guides you through the basic techniques of cocktail creations, showing you how to master all skills, so that even a complete novice can get to grips with it, and how to develop them in to imaginative and adventurous creations. Practical recipe instructions and inspirational colour photographs combine to give you all the information you need to create a beautiful and delicious array of low-alcohol beverages. Each recipe is created with Spencer Matthews' successful Clean non-alcohol liqueurs. This book is for everyone who wants to celebrate in style, with the healthier choice, all the taste, but no alcohol and a fraction of the calorie content. AUTHOR: Spencer Matthews is a reality TV star, celebrity and successful entrepreneur. He is best known for TV shows such as Made in Chelsea, Celebrity Masterchef and as the winner of Channel 4's competition show The Jump. In 2019 Spencer worked alongside his wife Irish model Vogue Williams on their own E4 show Spencer, Vogue and Baby Too. He is the founder and CEO of the Clean Company and Eden Rocks Diamonds.Table of ContentsTo be completed

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Book SynopsisThe Book of Tea (1906) by Okakura Kakuzō has long become a classic. Its title notwithstanding, the book is not a manual on tea. Rather it is an essay, better a hymn, to culture, aesthetics and the spirit of tea as a symbol, a paradigm, of the Asian soul. It was created by a passionate Japanese scholar whose life was devoted to renew and spread the values of the East in the same moment in which his own country seemed to deny them in order to embrace Western culture. This new edition has an important apparatus of over 200 notes to explain the contents of the book and supply all the information needed to understand it fully (concepts of Eastern philosophy, history, geography, biographical information), something that so far has never been done. It also contains an important essay by Giancarlo Calza on Okakura and his role to foster intercultural understanding and the development of spirituality through the aesthetics and practice of the tea ceremony as a style of life. Contents: The Cup of Humanity; The Schools of Tea; Taoism and Zennism; The Tea-room; Art Appreciation; Flowers; Tea-masters; Okakura: A Life in Style by Giancarlo CalzaTable of ContentsThe Cup of Humanity; The Schools of Tea; Taoism and Zennism; The Tea-room; Art Appreciation; Flowers; Tea-masters; Okakura: A Life in Style by Giancarlo Calza

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Book SynopsisEver decided to go booze-free only to find the alternatives a little, well . . . boring? If you''re embarking on a dry spell, this book is just the tonic (so to speak).Drinks expert Helen McGinn shows you how to make the most of your time off the sauce with plenty of recipes for simple homemade mocktails, infusions and cordials, along with a guide to non-alcoholic wines, beers and spirits worth adding to your drinks cupboard.Think of this book as a friend, with a (dry) sense of humour, to keep you company in style through your booze-free spell.Trade ReviewI loved McGinn's The Knackered Mother's Wine Club, inspired by her award-winning blog. Here she explains how not to drink, suggesting mocktails, infusions, cordials, non-alcoholic beers and wines, and other adult soft drinks to help you actually enjoy Dry January . . . and any other dry spells you choose to embark on. Having just completed a very dull and dry August, I'm sold on this already. * Editor's Choice, Bookseller *My old friend and drinking partner Helen writing a book on teetotal tipples! Whatever next? But she does it with great wit and common sense, and almost persuades me that a booze-free January is a thing of beauty. Almost.An engaging new book . . . [Helen's] clever mocktails should get you through a dry January without too much pain. * Guardian Weekend magazine *The mocktails and infusions are savoury rather than sweet, and the recipes rely on ingredients with plenty of falvour (...) these are drinks you can make and enjoy the ritual of making, a little bit like opening a fine bottle of wine or mixing the perfect G&T. * Daily Echo (Bournemouth) *

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Book SynopsisThis engaging guide traces the history, cultivation, and culture of coffee, as well as the major factors influencing the industry today. Robert Thurston provides a readable, concise overview of coffee from the time the seeds of the coffee fruit are planted to the latest ideas in roasting and making beverages. He considers cultivation and its challenges, especially climate change; new research on hybridization; the history of coffee and cultural change surrounding it around the world; devices, new and old, for making coffee drinks; the issue of organic versus conventional agriculture; and the health benefits of the brew. The first book that coffee lovers naturally will turn to, it will also appeal to anyone interested in globalization, climate change, and social justice.Trade ReviewCoffee is an inspiration that goes beyond our knowledge, our boundaries, and our limits. Robert Thurston has felt this inspiration since his first visits to coffee-producing countries, and he has put that experience into transformative and knowledgeable words. Now we can taste more than just a cup of coffee; we can envision a coffee farm and, more important, a coffee-farming family. This superb book closes our knowledge gap and makes all of us more sensitive, emotional, and informed about coffee. -- Olga Lucía Cuéllar Gómez, S&D Coffee and TeaConversational and comprehensive, Robert Thurston’s blend of entertaining anecdotes, home experiments, and reliable statistics answers with precision the questions asked by coffee enthusiasts. Going beyond thoughtful explanations about ‘how’ the global coffee industry works, Thurston provides satisfying answers on ‘why’ it works and what can be done to make it work better. -- Dan Bolton, STiR Tea & Coffee[Thurston] pours out a rich history of the coffee industry . . . . [His] sophisticated guide to coffee’s history, cultivation, and enjoyment will more than satisfy coffee aficionados. * Publishers Weekly *The book is written in a very engaging style, with a feel like the author is talking to the reader, sometimes with details about the author’s experiences, or tips for the reader to help them enjoy their coffee. There’s a helpful glossary at the end too for some of the key terms and acronyms used throughout the book. A welcome addition to my ‘coffee library’. * Cafespaces *Table of Contents1 INTRODUCTION 2 IN PRODUCING COUNTRIES: COFFEE FROM FARM TO PORT Where and How Coffee Grows Organic vs. Synthetic: Yes, Coffee Is Full of Chemicals Coffee Cultivation Women in Coffee Gathering and Processing the Harvest The Cost of Coffee through the Supply Chain Certification Programs: Benefits and Drawbacks Cupping (Rating and Purchasing Decisions) Climate Change 3 ROASTING COFFEE, MAKING COFFEE DRINKS Coffee Consumption around the World What Is “Sophistication”? How Coffee Spread around the Globe Roasting Making Coffee to Drink 4 COFFEE AND HEALTH, SOCIAL AND PERSONAL How Coffee Brought Social and Political Disruption to the World Coffee and Personal Health Caffeine Recent Research on Coffee and Health 5 CONCLUSION GLOSSARY NOTES INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Book SynopsisThis title features 75 irresistible recipes for blended drinks, shown step by step in more than 300 stunning photographs. This is a fabulous collection of recipes for shakes and smoothies, from healthy breakfast pick-me-ups and exotic coolers to creamy smoothies and luxurious liquid desserts. Vibrant photography illustrates every recipe, with over 300 pictures, including stage-by-stage images and glorious finished images to help you achieve stunning results. Step-by-step sequences throughout show all the techniques and preparation stages, and provide easy-to-follow instructions for guaranteed success. It offers smoothie recipes for every occasion, from healthy to indulgent treats: try wheatgerm Vitality Juice, Immune Zoom, Espresso Crush or Death by Chocolate. Essential information is included on the nutritional benefits of ingredients and how they can be used to boost health and wellbeing. Fresh blended drinks have a seductive appeal - they look fantastic, smell wonderful and taste delicious. They are also quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with almost any combination of ingredients. Filled with fresh, new ideas, this book introduces creative drinks of all kinds, including health boosters, breakfast wake-ups, vital veggies, fruit coolers and luxurious dessert blends. It opens with an essential guide to ingredients and techniques. There follows a superb collection of 75 smoothies and shakes, from a zesty Citrus Tingler to a relaxing White Chocolate and Hazelnut Cream. Recipes are inspired by every corner of the globe, including Turkish Delight, Tropical Calm and the Latin American Green Devil.

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Book SynopsisThis is a vibrant selection of recipes, from the simplest of fresh fruit and vegetable juices, to heady concoctions of blended fruits, ice cream and liqueurs. The introduction includes information on ingredients, techniques, equipment, types of drink, and serving tips. It includes energizing, vitalizing and immune-boosting health drinks, as well as slow-release, nutritious smoothies, zingy fruit crushes and indulgent liquid treats. The recipes include Ginger Spritzer, Celery Sensation, Zesty Soya Smoothie, Mango & Lime Lassi, Foaming Citrus Eggnog, Death by Chocolate, and Lemon Vodka. There is something very enticing about freshly made blended drinks and juices. They can be healthy and cleansing, fresh and zesty, smooth and creamy or rich and decadent - but every glassful is a treat. This book opens with a comprehensive introduction to juicing and blending, with advice on choosing and using the right machine. You can learn how to choose the best fruits and vegetables for juicing, how to prepare them, the easiest way to crush ice, and how to decorate, serve and garnish. The recipe section offers a collection of drinks from fresh juices to healthy yogurt smoothies, delicious creamy blends, dessert drinks and party tipples. With every recipe clearly explained and 200 stunning photographs by highly regarded photographer Gus Filgate, this glorious book will contain a blend that is perfect for every mood.Trade Review"'A feast for the eyes, a tonic for the taste buds and an instant health boost. This book will have fruit and veg flying off the shelves.' (Michael van Straten)"

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