Food and drink: non-alcoholic beverages Books
HarperCollins Publishers Black Gold
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
£9.49
HarperCollins Publishers The Alcohol Experiment Journal The 30 day guided
Book SynopsisFrom the bestselling author of This Naked Mind, this journal will give you the tools you need to take your relationship with alcohol into your own hands.Using thought-provoking prompts, checklists, and activities, Annie Grace will help you to examine what''s really happening when you drink, what it is you get out of it, and whether you really need it at all.Eye-opening and empowering, this journal will transform your attitude to alcohol, for good.Trade Review Praise for This Naked Mind: ‘The book that changed my life.’ ‘BUY IT. READ IT. IT WORKS.’ ‘Impossible to exaggerate the power of this book.’ ‘Inspirational.’ ‘The most powerful book I’ve ever read.’ ‘Not at all preachy.’ ‘Totally changed my thinking.’
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Rum Made Me Do It
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!
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Disco Drinks
Book SynopsisEveryone needs a little more disco: more fun, more swagger, more glamour, more joy!The spirit of disco is vibrant, flamboyant, and carefree. Disco drinks have begun to take centre stage on the global bar scene since the world started opening up again in 2021. And their joyous strut continues as the trend ascends. Think good times in a glass: neon-green Midori Sour, disco queen Rainbow Over Paradise, showstopping Blue Hawaii, and decadent Pink Squirrel.Mixing drinks at home has never been more popular, but the cocktail world can sometimes seem too serious: fixated on exclusive liquors, perfectly crafted ice, and the exact right stemware. Cocktail aficionados wanting to abandon the rules and enjoy drinks with the emphasis on pure fun and being fabulously good-looking will find their perfect serve in Disco Drinks.Inspired by the 1970's party spirit and tuning into the post-pandemic bar trend for playful, rainbow-bright cocktails and fruity flavours, this book is dedicated to the pure joy
£11.69
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Coffee Lovers Bible Change Your Coffee Change
Book SynopsisDr. Bob Arnot, the bestselling author of The Aztec Diet, shows you how to use the power of America’s favorite drink—coffee—to achieve improved health, longevity, mental clarity and weight loss in this unique, groundbreaking wellness guide.For years, we’ve been told that coffee was bad for our health.
£12.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Dry Challenge
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£14.24
Random House UK Belching Out the Devil Global Adventures with
Book SynopsisCoca-Cola and its logo are everywhere. In our homes, our workplaces, even our schools. It is a company that sponsors the Olympics, backs US presidents and even re-brands Santa Claus. A truly universal product, it has even been served in space.From Istanbul to Mexico City, Mark travels the globe investigating the stories and people Coca-Cola''s iconic advertising campaigns don''t mention. Child labourers in the sugar cane fields of El Salvador. Indian workers exposed to toxic chemicals. Colombian union leaders falsely accused of terrorism and jailed alongside the paramilitaries who want to kill them. And many more...Provocative, funny and stirring, Belching Out the Devil investigates the truth behind one of the planet''s biggest brands.Trade ReviewFunny, frightening and a damn fine read ... It's the real thing * Time Out *This is great comedy, great travel writing and great reporting * The Times *A compelling investigation * Financial Times *Part light-hearted travelogue, part passionate polemic, part investigative documentary: Michael Palin meets Michael Moore * chortle.co.uk *By far the most entertaining left-wing polemicist currently operating, as well as one of the smartest and most effective * The Times *
£14.39
Penguin Putnam Inc For All the Tea in China
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£14.40
St Martin's Press Book of Coffee and Tea
£15.29
St Martin's Press Home Coffee Roasting
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£15.76
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed The Complete Book of Juicing Revised and Updated
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£11.69
Random House USA Inc Zero Belly Smoothies
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£15.26
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale Super Smoothies 61 Recipes and 12 Detox Plans
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£13.49
Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed The New Rules of Coffee
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£12.59
John Wiley and Sons Ltd Coffee
Book SynopsisCoffee: Emerging Health Benefits and Disease Prevention presents a comprehensive overview of the recent scientific advances in the field. The book focuses on the following topics: coffee constituents; pro- and antioxidant properties of coffee constituents; bioavailability of coffee constituents; health benefits and disease prevention effects of coffee; and potential negative impacts on health. Multiple chapters describe coffee''s positive impact on health and various diseases: type 2 diabetes; neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson''s and Alzheimer''s); cancer (prostate, bladder, pancreatic, breast, ovarian, colon and colorectal); cardiovascular health; and liver health. Coffee''s positive effects on mood, suicide rate and cognitive performance are addressed as are the negative health impacts of coffee on pregnancy, insulin sensitivity, dehydration, gastric irritation, anxiety, and withdrawal syndrome issues. Written by many of the top researchers in the world, CoffTable of ContentsPreface xvii List of Contributors xix List of Abbreviations xxii Acknowledgement xxv 1 Introduction 1 Thomas Hatzold 1.1 Coffee—a popular beverage 1 1.2 Coffee from a nutritional perspective 1 1.3 Potential beneficial effects of coffee 2 1.4 Limitations to the beneficial effects 3 1.5 History 5 1.6 Coffee production worldwide 5 1.7 Coffee processing: formation and fate of bioactive compounds 5 1.8 New processes to optimize the health benefits of coffee 10 1.9 Coffee preparation 12 1.10 Coffee beverages and specialties 14 1.11 Coffee consumption 14 1.12 Conclusions 16 2 Coffee Constituents 21 Adriana Farah 2.1 Introduction 21 2.2 Production of coffee and coffee-based beverages 22 2.3 Natural coffee constituents 26 2.4 Incidental coffee constituents 43 2.5 Concluding remarks 50 3 Bioavailability of Coffee Chlorogenic Acids 59 Angelique Stalmach 3.1 Introduction 59 3.2 Chlorogenic acids: contribution of coffee to dietary levels ingested 59 3.4 Conclusions 72 4 Coffee and Alzheimer’s Disease: Animal and Cellular Evidence 77 Marshall G. Miller and Barbara Shukitt-Hale 4.1 Introduction 77 4.2 Alzheimer’s disease 77 4.3 Coffee 81 4.4 Caffeine 82 4.5 Phenolics 86 4.6 Other coffee constituents 89 4.7 Conclusions 91 5 Coffee and Alzheimer’s Disease—Epidemiologic Evidence 97 Joan Lindsay, Pierre-Hugues Carmichael, Edeltraut Kr¨oger, and Danielle Laurin 5.1 Introduction 97 5.2 Review of epidemiologic studies of coffee in relation to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and selected aspects of cognitive functioning 98 5.3 The strength of the evidence for preventing Alzheimer’s disease 106 6 Coffee and Parkinson's Disease 111 Jing-Wei Lim and Eng-King Tan 6.1 Introduction 111 6.2 Pathogenesis of Parkinson's disease 111 6.3 Gene and environmental/lifestyle factors 112 6.4 Clinical evidence linking coffee consumption and Parkinson's disease 113 6.5 Neuroprotection and active components of coffee 115 6.6 Adenosine receptor antagonism and Parkinson's disease 116 6.7 Caffeine rescue of Parkinson's disease in animal models 116 6.8 Clinical trials of adenosine receptor antagonists in Parkinson's disease 117 6.9 Caffeine-mediated genetic susceptibility of Parkinson's disease 118 6.10 Summary 118 7 Coffee and Liver Health 123 Pablo Muriel and Jonathan Arauz 7.1 The liver 123 7.2 Epidemiologic studies 124 7.3 Coffee, fibrosis, and cirrhosis 124 7.4 Coffee and animal models of hepatic fibrosis 126 7.5 Cytokines and liver fibrosis 127 7.6 Mechanism of coffee’s protective effect 128 7.7 Adenosine A2A receptors and caffeine 132 7.8 Caffeine metabolism and drug interactions 134 7.9 Conclusions 134 8 Coffee and Type 2 Diabetes Risk 141 Nathan V. Matusheski, Siamak Bidel, and Jaakko Tuomilehto 8.1 Introduction 141 8.2 Observational associations between coffee consumption and type 2 diabetes risk 142 8.3 Coffee preparation 154 8.4 Observational associations between coffee consumption and diabetes risk factors 156 8.5 Intervention studies in human subjects 159 8.6 Possible mechanisms of action 166 8.7 Summary and conclusions 170 9 Coffee and Cardiovascular Diseases 181 Siamak Bidel and Jaakko Tuomilehto 9.1 Introduction 181 9.2 Coffee components and CVD 181 9.3 Early, transient, or acute effects of coffee consumption on CVD 183 9.4 Coffee metabolism and CVD: genetic influences 185 9.5 Long-term habitual coffee consumption and CVD 185 9.6 Coffee consumption and heart failure 189 9.7 Coffee consumption and stroke 189 9.8 Summary 190 10 Coffee and Cancers 197 Andre Nkondjock 10.1 Introduction 197 10.2 Breast cancer 198 10.3 Colorectal cancer 198 10.4 Prostate cancer 199 10.5 Bladder cancer 199 10.6 Gastric cancer 200 10.7 Ovarian cancer 201 10.8 Pancreatic cancer 201 10.9 Liver cancer 201 10.10 Head and neck cancers 202 10.11 Endometrial cancer 203 10.12 Kidney cancer 204 10.13 Brain cancer 204 10.14 Cancer survival 204 10.15 Conclusions 205 11 Coffee Consumption and Mortality Risk 211 Kemmyo Sugiyama, Shinichi Kuriyama, and Ichiro Tsuji 11.1 Introduction 211 11.2 Coffee consumption and all-cause mortality 211 11.3 Coffee consumption and CVD mortality 221 11.4 Coffee consumption and cancer mortality 222 11.5 Possible mechanism of CVD mortality reduction by coffee 223 11.6 Conclusions 223 12 Is Coffee the Next Red Wine? Coffee Polyphenol and Cholesterol Efflux 227 Harumi Kondo, Makoto Ayaori, and Katsunori Ikewaki 12.1 High-density lipoprotein and cardiovascular disease 227 12.2 Coffee and cardiovascular disease 227 12.3 Coffee polyphenols 228 12.4 Coffee polyphenols and cholesterol efflux 229 13 Additional Positive Impacts on Health 233 Yi-Fang Chu and Yumin Chen 13.1 Coffee intake and reduced risk of suicide 233 13.2 Enhanced cognitive performance and mood 235 13.3 Coffee bioactive compounds 236 14 Epidemiological Evidence for Maternal Prenatal Coffee and Caffeine Consumption and Miscarriage Risk 243 Ronna L. Chan 14.1 Introduction 243 14.2 Coffee consumption during pregnancy: a three-decade-old concern 243 14.3 Evidence from the current literature 244 14.4 Methodological concerns and limitations for studies on coffee or caffeine exposure and miscarriage 247 14.5 Risk for recurrent miscarriage 253 14.6 Conclusion, public health implications, and recommendations for future studies 254 15 Acrylamide in Coffee 259 Richard H. Stadler and Viviane Theurillat 15.1 Introduction 259 15.2 Methods of analysis 260 15.3 Occurrence in coffee and exposure estimates 260 15.4 Mechanisms of formation 262 15.5 Mitigation options 264 15.6 Risk assessment and risk management 268 15.7 Conclusions 270 16 Impact of Coffee on Gastric Acid Secretion 275 Malte J. Rubach and Veronika Somoza 16.1 Introduction 275 16.2 Regulation of gastric acid secretion 276 16.3 Effects of coffee on gastric secretion 279 16.4 Optimization of coffee bean processing to reduce the gastric acid stimulatory potential of coffee 285 16.5 Dietary impact on the gastric acid stimulatory potential of coffee 286 16.6 Conclusions 287 17 Potential Mental Risks 293 Emma Childs and Harriet de Wit 17.1 Epidemiology of coffee and other forms of caffeine 293 17.2 Beneficial effects of caffeine 295 17.3 Risks associated with caffeine use 296 17.4 Summary and conclusions 301 18 Furan in Coffee 307 Helmut Guenther 18.1 Introduction 307 18.2 Physical and chemical properties 307 18.3 Toxicology and risk assessment 307 18.4 Occurrence of furan in coffee 309 18.5 Conclusion 316 References 316 Index 319
£180.86
Dover Publications Inc. The Book of Tea
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.
£6.19
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Smoothielicious PowerPacked Smoothies and Juices
Book SynopsisIn Smoothie-licious, Parents magazine editor Jenna Helwig shows how to make 75 smoothies and whole-fruit juices that are both healthy and delicious. Kids will love the bright colours and playful names like Peanut Berry Blast and Mexican Frozen Hot Chocolate; parents will love that they feature nutrient-dense seeds and use no refined sugars.
£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Drink Your Way To Gut Health
Book SynopsisEasy, healthy drinks and smoothies made with kombucha, kefir, yogurt, almond milk, and more These days, it seems everyone is always talking about juicing, cleanses, and smoothies.
£10.99
Houghton Mifflin Betty Crocker Smoothies Betty Crocker Cooking
Book SynopsisThis charming yet practical cookbook, filled with amazing recipes for preparing nutritious and delicious smoothies, has the ease of Betty Crocker written all over it. Consumers looking to feel good about what they are eating or drinking will love this collection-whether they are smoothie-making novices or pros.
£15.29
Potter/Ten Speed/Harmony/Rodale The Body Reset Diet Revised Edition
Book SynopsisGet healthy in just 15 days with this diet plan from the celebrity trainer and New York Times bestselling author featured on Khloé Kardashian''s Revenge Body--now revised with the latest nutrition science and updated recipes.Harley Pasternak has worked with most of Hollywood, whipping celebs into shape for roles and the red carpet and also appearing as a celebrity trainer on Revenge Body with Khloé Kardashian. With The Body Reset Diet, he introduced his ultimate reset plan to the word, and rebooted readers'' systems to set them on the path to thinner, healthier, happier lives. Now he''s updating this beloved plan with a new introduction, the latest findings in nutritional science, and new recipes.This three-phase program focuses on the easiest, most effective way to slim down: blending. The five-day jumpstart includes delicious, expertly crafted smoothies, dips, snacks, and soups--all customizable to any preference or die
£14.44
Octopus Publishing Group Hamlyn All Colour Cookery 200 Juices Smoothies
Book Synopsis200 DELICIOUS AND HEALTHY JUICES AND SMOOTHIESDrinking daily juices and smoothies is a great way to get all the vitamins and nutrients you need to maintain a balanced diet, as well as being an easy and delicious way to keep hunger at bay. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Juices & Smoothies gives you a huge choice of quick, simple recipes that use all your favourite fruits and vegetables to ensure that your diet will never get dull! Every mouthwatering recipe is accompanied by fantastic colour photography, and it''s all bound in a handy format, making this great-value book ideal for all!Check out some of the other titles in the series:200 5:2 Diet Recipes (ISBN 978-0-600-63347-1)200 Cakes & Bakes (ISBN 978-0-600-63329-7)200 Family Slow Cooker Recipes (ISBN 978-0-600-63057-9)200 Halogen Oven Recipes (ISBN 978-0-600-63344-0)200 One Pot Meals (ISBN 978-0-600-63339-6)<
£6.99
Turtleback Books The Juicing Bible Bible Robert Rose
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£32.32
Little, Brown Book Group How to Make Your Own Cordials And Syrups
Book SynopsisContains everything you need to know to make drinks from gluts of fruits, hedgerow harvests, home-grown herbs and flowers, season by season, with easy to follow, step by step instructions.
£10.44
Penguin Books Ltd Juiceman
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
£15.29
Random House USA Inc Craft Burgers and Crazy Shakes from Black Tap
Book SynopsisThe debut cookbook from NYC''s viral sensation Black Tap delivers unique recipes for innovative burgers and sensational, over-the-top milkshakes. Black Tap is no ordinary burgers-and-fries restaurant—after opening in NYC''s Soho in March 2015, their bold, gourmet-flavored burgers and sky-high milkshakes adorned with donuts, sparklers, and oversized cookies have created amassive cult following on social media and the streets of New York, with people waiting in line for hours just to score a seat at the restaurant''s lunch counter. Though Black Tap is known for its assertive flavors and outrageous shakes, at the heart of the brand is the notion of an old-school luncheonette burger deluxe: an expertly prepared burger with all the trimmings, a side of fries, and a milkshake to cap off the meal. In his debut cookbook, Black Tap chef-owner Joe Isidori delivers 40 recipes for the restaurant''s signature burgers, tasty condiments and toppings,
£20.25
Anness Publishing Traditional Afternoon Tea
Book SynopsisIndulge in the classic celebration of afternoon tea with 35 delectable recipes.
£6.93
Anness Publishing Irresistible Smoothies Shakes Creamy Blends
Book SynopsisCreamy blends, fruit fusions and healthy juices, with gorgeous photographs throughout.
£6.93
Anness Publishing 30 Vegetable Juices Fresh Recipes for Fitness
Book SynopsisFantastically fresh ways to serve up vegetable vitality in a glass, from healthy detox juices to delectable fruit and vegetable fusions and classic coolers.
£6.93
Anness Publishing Coffee the Home Baristas Guide to Making the
Book SynopsisThe definitive guide to coffee: history, beans, roast, grind, how to brew and serve.
£12.51
Square One Publishers Killer Colas The Hard Truth About Soft Drinks
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£11.99
Kensington Publishing Power Juices Super Drinks Quick Delicious Recipes
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£14.40
Rowman & Littlefield Joe
Book SynopsisThrough explanations of how exemplary coffee is produced (along with the actual brewing techniques used to create great coffee at home), this fully illustrated book will provide the reader with all of the tools necessary for exploration into the vast world of coffee.Trade ReviewFrom Eater.com:Coffee nerds, rejoice: here's a book on coffee from New York coffee shop joe. Without getting "too political or preachy about it," the book promises to explain the coffee process from bean to brew and hopefully get you making better cups of coffee. "With such increased and fierce competition for your ritualistic, caffeinated pleasure throughout the city, Jonathan Rubinstein and Joe continue to champion more than just what is in the cup. Not only is the coffee delicious, but it is reliably prepared by expertly trained staff, who possess intimate knowledge of their product while consistently embodying the warmth and humble graciousness that has become a hallmark for the banner under which they pull their shots. I LOVE Joe!!!!" —Sam Lipp, general manager of Union Square Cafe "People often ask me what the best coffeemaker out there is, and the answer is rather simple. The best coffeemaker out there is just a person who cares about the cup. Someone who is willing to invest the time and effort needed to make a proper brew will always be better than any machine or gimmick on the market." —Michael Phillips, World Barista Champion and cofounder of Handsome Coffee Roasters "As a coffee professional, one of the most magical moments is when a person tastes a truly delicious coffee for the very first time. Their eyes light up, a slow smile spreads across their face, and you know that you've just helped surpass all their expectations for what a cup of coffee can be." —Amber Fox, coffee control director and green coffee manager at Ecco Caffè "Joe is my community center. The place I go with my kids, with my wife, with my coworkers—whenever we need a real cup of coffee. It's the place I feel most at home, away from home." —Randy Garutti, COO Shake Shack
£13.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Tea Taste The Visual Language of Tea
Book SynopsisA visual look at the theme of tea, as it relates to both the fine and decorative arts. With over 330 beautiful color images, this book explores the history of tea with special attention to the impact its popularity has had on the development of porcelain, furniture, silver, and the other decorative objects employed in serving tea. Here are teapots, cups and saucers, kettle stands, tea caddies, silverware, and more, inspired both by the expense of the tea itself and the various social significances surrounding its consumption. The valued place of tea in society at all levels has also created a subject for the fine arts. From maritime paintings, to portraiture and still lifes, artists have captured the romance of tea through the works shown in this book. Images from top dealers, galleries, and collectors, representing some of the highest quality tea ware created, illustrate the fascinating and well researched text to please readers around the world.
£27.19
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. The BoozeFree Barcart Book
£22.09
Robert Rose Inc Juicing Bible
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£18.00
Tuttle Publishing Tea The Drink That Changed the World
Book SynopsisMore than ten years worth of data found that drinking four cups or more a day of tea could be more beneficial than drinking water. This work also answers questions including: Who discovered tea? Where does tea come from? How is it processed into the wide variety of flavours many of us drink every day? Just how does one brew a perfect cup of tea?Trade Review"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." --Conscious Choice magazine"Tea: The Drink That Changed the World is an engaging and offbeat exploration of the rise of tea around the world." --Tea: A Magazine"Martin uses both anecdotes and practical information to tell the story of tea's route through history." --Fresh Cup magazine
£18.66
Tuttle Publishing The Ancient Art of Tea
Book SynopsisThe Ancient Art of Tea is a delightful look at the philosophy, history, and culture of tea in China.The health benefits of tea, from green teas to white, oolong and black teas, are well known in our world today. How to create the perfect, healthy cup of tea is a process few people genuinely understand, making The Ancient Art of Tea a needed guide for tea lovers. Making a perfect cup of tea is a dynamic process that requires the right environment, clear spring water, a suitable fire to boil water, skill in steeping tea, and deep understanding of tea connoisseurship.From a variety of ancient tea books comes a broader perspective and deeper insight into the topics that surround the tea drinking experience. The ancient Chinese held tea and the various types of tea in high regard for its medicinal and rejuvenating properties. They prized the teas that grew high in the mountains, in crags and crevices in the rocks. They believed that tea was best Trade Review"This is a beautifully designed, affordable gift item for people with a love of history, ritual, and tea. […] It's a perfect anecdote for an over-digitalized, multi-tasking world." --New Age Retailer"It is my hope that this book will encourage others in the West to pick up where the ancients and the author left off and go out and search for sources of sweet water here in North America. … It is time for us to pick up the mantle and spread the word, Tea." --Dr. Eric Messersmith, Institute for Asian Studies, Florida International University"This is not a practical book about how to prepare tea in modern times, but a book about the development of tea culture. The book is aimed at people who love tea. Not only drinking tea but the artful process of making it." --Chinese Hacks blog
£12.34
Tuttle Publishing A History of Tea
Book SynopsisAs the world's most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.Trade Review"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." --Conscious Choice magazine"(…) an engaging and offbeat exploration of the rise of tea around the world." --Tea: A Magazine"Martin uses both anecdotes and practical information to tell the story of tea's route through history." --Fresh Cup magazine
£11.69
Stackpole Books Wild Tea Grow Gather Brew Blend 40 Ingredients
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£20.66
Chronicle Books Smoothies 50 Recipes for Highenergy Refreshment
Book SynopsisSmoothie stands are popping up like espresso bars all over the country, but these refreshing drinks are a cinch to make at home. It takes just minutes to whip up a smooth concoction of succulent blackberries, sweet blueberries, chilled grape juice, and rich vanilla yogurt. Or to savor a juicy mango combined with ambrosial buttermilk, zesty fresh ginger, and tart lime juice. Smoothies is bursting with tempting suggestions for adventurous mixtures of fruits, flavorings, sorbets, yogurts, soy milks, and other deliciously healthful ingredients zinging with energy.
£10.99
Chronicle Books Super Smoothies 50 Recipes for Every Lifestyle
Book SynopsisSuper Smoothies offers 50 recipes for refreshment.
£12.34
Anness Publishing Juices Smoothies
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£7.59
Workman Publishing Making Homemade Wine
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£5.25
White Mule Press Alcohol as a Food and Medicine
£19.09
John Wiley & Sons Inc Coffee For Dummies
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
£13.59
John Wiley & Sons Inc Tea For Dummies
Book SynopsisSoothe the body, mind, spirit, and senseswith tea Tea For Dummies is your guide to enjoying the delicate flavors and health benefits of the world's second most popular beverage. This book helps novices and connoisseurs alike step confidently into the vast, versatile world of tea. Learn which teas are right for you and brew the perfect cup. We'll also look at the research on tea's benefits, including lower blood pressure, reduced stress, lessened risk of cancer and cognitive decline, and easier weight management. Where is tea grown? How is it processed? What's the best way of incorporating tea into a healthy lifestyle? How is tea enjoyed around the world? Dummies answers all your tea questions, so you can enjoy every sip. Learn the basics of tea production and preparationDiscover the varieties of tea and get to know their effectsDevelop a deep knowledge of tea to enhance the experience of drinking or serving itMaximize the mental and physical health benefits of herbal and caffeinated teasThis compendium of tea wisdom is perfect for anyone looking for a deeper enjoyment and appreciation of tea. We'll help you figure out where to start with tea, and if you're already part of the tea fan club, we'll inspire and fascinate you even more.Table of ContentsIntroduction 1 Part 1: Getting Started with Tea 5 Chapter 1: It’s Time for Tea 7 Chapter 2: Tea for You, Tea for Me 13 Chapter 3: From Garden to Cup 25 Part 2: Talking about Different Types of Tea 39 Chapter 4: Black Tea 41 Chapter 5: Green Tea 53 Chapter 6: Oolong (Wulong) Tea 63 Chapter 7: White Tea 69 Chapter 8: Other Teas 75 Chapter 9: Herbal Teas 83 Chapter 10: Drinking Tea Like an Expert 91 Part 3: Getting Curious about Caffeine 113 Chapter 11: Caffeine: Tempest in a Teacup? 115 Chapter 12: Less Is Not Always More — Decaffeinated Tea 133 Part 4: Spilling the Tea about Health Benefits 139 Chapter 13: Tea and Its Powerful Antioxidants 141 Chapter 14: Investigating the Health Benefits of Tea 149 Chapter 15: Investigating the Health Benefits of Herbal Tea 167 Part 5: My Cup of Tea — Around the World 183 Chapter 16: Exploring Tea-Producing Regions of the World 185 Chapter 17: Embracing Age-Old Traditions and Ceremonies 195 Chapter 18: Insight into the Tea Industry 207 Part 6: Let’s Have Tea — In the Kitchen, at the Bar 217 Chapter 19: Cooking and Baking with Tea 219 Chapter 20: Tea and Food Pairing 249 Chapter 21: Tea Mixology 257 Part 7: The Part of Tens 285 Chapter 22: Ten Plus Things to Do with Tea That You Don’t Like 287 Chapter 23: More Than Ten Myths about Tea 291 Glossary 297 Index 305
£13.59
Abrams How to Make Coffee The Science Behind the Bean
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£15.99
Abrams Books In Search of Tea Discovery and Knowledge
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£21.60
