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"Tea is a plant with many beneficial qualities for one's health and spirit. In fact, the long life span of people in China has been associated with the population's regular intake of green tea. Healthier than coffee and with a positively stimulating or relaxing effect--according to th...
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Skyhorse Publishing,
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| Publisher Address: | New York, NY : |
| Publication Dates: | [2015] |
| Literature type: | Book |
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English Spanish |
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| Summary: |
"Tea is a plant with many beneficial qualities for one's health and spirit. In fact, the long life span of people in China has been associated with the population's regular intake of green tea. Healthier than coffee and with a positively stimulating or relaxing effect--according to the length of boiling time--the vitamins and flavonoids in this infusion are not only healthy but also help in fighting free radicals. Tea also promotes creativity, harmony, and internal balance. This heavily illustrated book is the most complete guide to this Oriental treasure that millions of Westerners also enj |
| Carrier Form: | 170 pages : color illustrations ; 21 x 21 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 168-170) and index. |
| ISBN: |
9781634503433 (hardback) : 1634503430 (hardback) 9781634509015 (ebook) 1634509013 (ebook) |
| Index Number: | TX415 |
| CLC: | TS272 |
| Call Number: | TS272/A482 |
| Contents: | Tea culture -- The history of tea -- Tea colors -- Therapeutic properties -- Other household uses -- Tea in the home -- Secrets of preparation -- Tea ceremony -- Drinks and culinary recipes -- Infusions and tisanes -- Cooking with tea -- Tea time tales -- Tasseomancy : the future in the leaves -- An inspiring cup -- Flavor and good health -- A brief dictionary of tea. |