Description
Book SynopsisLet 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.
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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.
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Table of ContentsPREFACE
PART 1: TEA
WHAT IS TEA?
A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF TEA
PROCESSING
VARIETIES AND CULTIVARS
TYPES OF TEA
TERROIR
TEA’S CHEMISTRY
CHANGES TO CHEMICAL COMPOSITION
PART 2: TECHNIQUE
WATER
PREPARING TO MAKE THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
CREATING THE PERFECT CUP OF TEA
RETURNING CRAFT TO TEA CULTURE
CONTEMPORARY IDEAS
COLD TEA
PART 3: PAIRINGS AND COCKTAILS
PAIRINGS
COCKTAILS
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
INDEX
