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Title

• The Story of Tea

Authors

• Mary Lou Heiss
• Robert J. Heiss

Publisher

• Ten Speed Press

The Story of Tea

A Cultural History and Drinking Guide

Overview

From the publisher

Whether it’s a delicate green tea from China or a bracing black tea from India, a seemingly mild-mannered cup of tea represents a turbulent history of intrigue and conquest, tradition and revolution, East and West.

In this sweeping tour through the history, culture, and lore of this 2,000-year-old beverage, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou Heiss and Robert J. Heiss provide an in-depth resource for tea lovers covering all aspects of production and consumption, from the terroir in which a tea bush is cultivated to the time-honored rituals of brewing and drinking.

At once passionate and carefully researched, this weighty tome will infuse readers with a deep appreciation for the illustrious, invigorating, and elusive leaf.

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The Story of Tea

Selected contents

• Clams in Sweet White Miso and Green Tea Broth