Art Of Tea

Author : John Blofeld
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2022-10-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000292817

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The Chinese Art of Tea by John Blofeld Pdf

First published in 1985, The Chinese Art of Tea is an exploration into the history of tea and the Chinese art of tea, known as ch’a-shu. The book begins by delving into the history and legends surrounding tea before moving on to a study of the Emperor Hui Tsung’s treatise on tea and approaches to tea during the Ming Dynasty. It discusses tea gardens, teahouses, the relationship between tea and ceramics, and the connection between tea and health. The book also features a detailed manual for practising the art of drinking tea, including advice for choosing tea, buying tea, different types of infusion and drinking vessels, and the attitude required for obtaining the fullest satisfaction from tea. The Chinese Art of Tea is ideal for anyone with an interest in the history and art of drinking tea, and the social and cultural history of China.

Author : Sebastian Beckwith,Caroline Paul
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-10-16
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781632869043

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A Little Tea Book by Sebastian Beckwith,Caroline Paul Pdf

From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs, A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!

Author : Jordan Marxer
Publisher : Victoria
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1940772745

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The Art of Tea by Jordan Marxer Pdf

"The ages-old tapestry of taking tea is woven with a prismatic palette of threads, from the golden strands of tradition and the silver cords of friendship to the rainbow ribbons of taste bud-tempting refreshments and the brightly hued filaments of an elegantly set table."--Publisher's website.

Author : Joseph Wesley Uhl
Publisher : Quarry Books
Page : 163 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-01
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781627883153

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The Art and Craft of Tea by Joseph Wesley Uhl Pdf

Let 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. In 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. Inside you’ll find: A detailed overview of tea’s history and origins Thoughtful descriptions of global brewing methods Innovative ideas for iced tea, tea cocktails, and DIY blends

Author : Louise Allison Cort,Andrew Mark Watsky
Publisher : Arthur M. Sackler and Freer Gallery of Art
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2014
Category : Art
ISBN : UCSD:31822041286881

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Chigusa and the Art of Tea by Louise Allison Cort,Andrew Mark Watsky Pdf

Published by the Freer Gallery of Art and the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery on the occasion of the exhibition Chigusa and the Art of Tea, February 22-July 27, 2014. Organized by the Arthur M. Sackler Gallery, the exhibition travels to the Princeton University Art Museum, September 13, 2014-January 4, 2015.

Author : Osho
Publisher : Macmillan
Page : 150 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001-12-07
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 0312286570

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Art of Tea by Osho Pdf

Using the ancient Zen tea ceremony, Osho demonstrate the relationship between relaxation, alertness, and meditation. A cup of tea is the most ordinary thing in the world, yet Zen changes this ordinary thing into an extraordinary experience. Here, Osho shows how the art of tea is a form of meditation, telling Zen stories and anecdotes to explain the basic concepts behind the tea ceremony and the original purpose in the Zen tradition of each element of this gracious and refreshing way to gather together with friends. In addition, there are several simple exercises and meditation techniques to bring new vitality to the senses, to promote relaxation, and to enhance the appreciation of the simple pleasures of life. A practical section at the end of the book gives an overview of the different varieties of teas and what criteria to use in selecting them, plus a list of common herbal tea ingredients and their benefits. The book is illustrated with forty pages of color. Two tea cups and a bamboo mat form the perfect "starter kit" for transforming the everyday act of drinking tea into something sacred. Contents: 144-page color illustrated book, two teacups,and a bamboo mat.

Author : Linda Gaylard
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-07-07
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 9781465445711

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The Tea Book by Linda Gaylard Pdf

Where does tea come from? With DK's The Tea Book, learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya, recreate a Japanese tea ceremony, discover the benefits of green tea, or learn how to make the increasingly popular Chai tea. Exploring the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions, as well as tea leaves, this is a comprehensive guide for all tea lovers.

Author : Kim Waller
Publisher : Hearst Books
Page : 108 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1588164942

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The Art of Taking Tea by Kim Waller Pdf

In 'The Art of Taking Tea' the author praises the style and spirit of tea by combining delicious recipes, evocative musings and exquisite photos. There is even an insider's view of how tea is enjoyed in New York, Boston, Paris and beyond.

Author : Patricia J. Graham
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1999-03-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780824820879

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Tea of the Sages by Patricia J. Graham Pdf

The Japanese tea ceremony is generally identified with chanoyu and its bowls of whipped, powdered green tea served in surroundings influenced by the tenets of Zen Buddhism. Tea of the Sages is the first English language study of the alternate tea tradition of sencha. At sencha tea gatherings, steeped green leaf tea is prepared in an atmosphere indebted to the humanistic values of the Chinese sages and the materialistic culture of elite Chinese society during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Although sencha once surpassed chanoyu in popularity, it is now overshadowed by chanoyu, despite the existence of more than a hundred sencha schools throughout Japan. This exceptionally well-illustrated volume explores sencha's philosophy and arts from the seventeenth century to the present. Introduced by Chinese merchants and scholar-monks, sencha first gained favor in Japan among devotees of the Chinese literati. By the early nineteenth century, it had become popular with a wide spectrum of urban and rural residents. Some took up sencha as a subversive activity in opposition to the mandated protocol of chanoyu. Others enjoyed sencha because of its connections with elite Chinese culture, knowledge of which indicated intellectual and cultural refinement. Still others relished it simply as a fine tasting beverage. Sencha inspired painters and poets and fostered major advances within craft industries from ceramics to metalwork and basketry. Sencha aficionados, many of whom became serious connoisseurs of Chinese art and antiquities, hosted some of the earliest public art exhibitions. Tea of the Sages opens with a chronological overview of tea in China and its transmission to Japan before situating sencha within the rich milieu of Chinese material culture available in early modern Japan. Subsequent chapters outline the multifaceted history of the formalization of the sencha tea ceremony, drawing upon sources such as treatises and less formal writings as well as analysis of tea gathering records, utensils and their prescribed arrangements, paintings, prints, and sencha architecture.

Author : Warren Peltier
Publisher : Tuttle Publishing
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2011-07-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781462900909

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Ancient Art of Tea by Warren Peltier Pdf

The Ancient Art of Tea is a delightful look at the philosophy, history, and culture of tea in China. The health benefits of tea, whether white, green, oolong or black, are well known in our world today. However, creating the perfect, healthy cup of tea is a process few people genuinely understand. As expert Warren Peltier explains, making an ideal 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 a deep understanding of tea connoisseurship. The Ancient Art of Tea offers a thorough, much-needed guide for tea lovers. Peltier's commentaries include discussion of: Zhang You Xin's Chronicle on Water for Brewing Tea. Xu Ci Shu's Discourse on Fire. Lu Yu's Description of the "Three Boils." Chen Ji Ru on the Merits of Tasting Tea with Company. Gu Yuan Qing's Eight Requisites for Tasting Tea. The Ancient Art of Tea parses historic tea texts to offer a broader perspective and deeper insight into the topics that surround the tea-drinking experience. The book contains vital information to assist tea drinkers in their quest for yet another pot of delicious tea. It teaches the two fundamental secrets to tea as practiced in ancient China--technique and taste. These exemplify some of the basic concepts of the philosophy of tea, which greatly enhances the enjoyment of the beverage. Not only an exhaustive source of tea knowledge, The Ancient Art of Tea is also a significant volume in the study of Chinese tea and is sure to become a classic in its own right.

Author : Kakuzo Okakura
Publisher : Jazzybee Verlag
Page : 70 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783849621957

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The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura Pdf

This is the extended and annotated edition including * an extensive annotation of more than 10.000 words about the history and basics of Buddhism, written by Thomas William Rhys Davids The Book of Tea by Okakura Kakuzo (1906), is a long essay linking the role of tea (Teaism) to the aesthetic and cultural aspects of Japanese life. Addressed to a western audience, it was originally written in English and is one of the great English Tea classics. Okakura had been taught at a young age to speak English and was proficient at communicating his thoughts to the Western mind. In his book, he discusses such topics as Zen and Taoism, but also the secular aspects of tea and Japanese life. The book emphasizes how Teaism taught the Japanese many things; most importantly, simplicity. Kakuzō argues that this tea-induced simplicity affected art and architecture, and he was a long-time student of the visual arts. He ends the book with a chapter on Tea Masters, and spends some time talking about Sen no Rikyū and his contribution to the Japanese Tea Ceremony. (from wikipedia.com)

Author : Daniel P. Reid
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781848190863

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The Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea by Daniel P. Reid Pdf

The fine art of preparing and drinking tea has become a hallmark ofChinese civilization. In his latest book, Daniel Reid explores Chinesetea in its manifold varieties, its long and colorful historicaldevelopment in China, and the fine art of preparing and drinking it, atradition handed down through the agesby monks and martial artists,and emperors. He describes the principles that lie at the heart oftea culture in China, the potent medicinal properties of Chinese tea,and how to cultivate Cha Dao, the Daoist way of tea, in daily life.Illustrated with many photographs by Christan Janzen, the book containsdetailed descriptions of many Chinese tea varieties, as well asentertaining tea anecdotes from the author's 'Tea Tidings'bulletin, and a useful glossary of Chinese tea terms.

Author : Shelley Richardson,Bruce Richardson
Publisher : BENJAMIN PRESS
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Cooking
ISBN : 1889937002

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A Tea for All Seasons by Shelley Richardson,Bruce Richardson Pdf

This, the second book from their tearoom, Shelley and Bruce Richardson share twelve more of their favorite theme teas. Each is complete with recipes, suggested teas, commissioned art, and musical accompaniment.

Author : Kakuzō Okakura
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Japan
ISBN : UOM:39015002165978

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The Book of Tea by Kakuzō Okakura Pdf

Author : Ruby Silvious
Publisher : Mascot Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2016-09-06
Category : Recycling (Waste, etc.) in art
ISBN : 1631777599

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363 Days of Tea by Ruby Silvious Pdf

363 Days of Tea is a coffee table book by Ruby Silvious. Follow the artist's 363-day journey as she creates miniature paintings using repurposed tea bags as her canvas.