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Serendipitea A Guide to the Varieties Origins and Rituals of Tea
Author: Tomislav Podreka, William Morrow

The pleasures and benefits of tea have been known and enjoyed for close to five thousand years -- after water, it is the most consumed beverage in the world. Yet only in recent years has tea come into its own in the United States; since 1990, tea consumption has doubled.In Serendipitea, Tomislav Podreka, a tea specialist, explores the his... more »tory and philosophy of tea and shares little-known anecdotes and myths. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the many tea-producing countries, looking at all the various types of tea, their origins and lore, and the distinctive taste, aroma, and leaf of each region. Serendipitea focuses on tea rituals from around the world, and looks at how the ceremony of taking tea is integral to so many cultures -- from the revered Japanese "Cha-no-yu" to the classic British "cuppa." Also included are a few recipes of chosen food offerings from each of the countries covered.The author discusses the important difference in quality between bagged varieties and premium loose leaf teas, advising on the best steeping techniques. He also includes chapters evaluating the latest health benefits associated with tea, as well as herbal infusions and tisanes. The pleasures and benefits of tea have been known and enjoyed for close to five thousand years -- after water, it is the most consumed beverage in the world. Yet only in recent years has tea come into its own in the United States; since 1990, tea consumption has doubled.In Serendipitea, Tomislav Podreka, a tea specialist, explores the history and philosophy of tea and shares little-known anecdotes and myths. He takes us on a fascinating journey through the many tea-producing countries, looking at all the various types of tea, their origins and lore, and the distinctive taste, aroma, and leaf of each region. Serendipitea focuses on tea rituals from around the world, and looks at how the ceremony of taking tea is integral to so many cultures -- from the revered Japanese "Cha-no-yu" to the classic British "cuppa." Also included are a few recipes of chosen food offerings from each of the countries covered.The author discusses the important difference in quality between bagged varieties and premium loose leaf teas, advising on the best steeping techniques. He also includes chapters evaluating the latest health benefits associated with tea, as well as herbal infusions and tisanes.

ISBN-13: 9780688158088
ISBN-10: 0688158080
Publication Date: 10/1998
Pages: 151
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Publisher: Cookbooks
Book Type: Hardcover
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Stacie P. (froot) - reviewed Serendipitea: A Guide to the Varieties, Origins, and Rituals of Tea on 12/2/2011 + 178 more book reviews

Falling asleep after the first 10 pages I realized the first part of this book reads like an encyclopedia without pictures. It picks up on page 33 'Types of Teas around the World' where appropriate descriptions that can befound in any loose tea shop are listed with liitle more history embelishment. Page 61 'Tea Time' finally begins to offer us something as a reader. Adorable little receipes to couple with your around the world teas. The only charm to this is the title and yummie snacks.

Cucumber & Smokoed Salmon Tea Sandwiches w/Dill Butter
Watercress & Chive Cream Tea Sandwiches
Lemon Curd Tartlets
Chocolate Dipped Choc-Madeleines
Yogurt Pistachio Cake
Coconut Semolina Pudding
(just to name a few)

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