The Ancient art of Tea

By: John T. Kirby and Warren Peltier

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Synopsis: "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 UniversityThe 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 truly 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, good spring water, a suitable fire to boil water, skill in steeping tea, and deep understanding of tea connoisseurship. The Ancient Art of Tea teaches the two fundamental secrets to tea as practiced in ancient China--technique and taste. With this beautiful volume, you will be able to enhance and thoroughly immerse yourself in the tea experience.