Way of Tea The Sublime Art of Oriental Tea Drinking

Tea is one of the most popular & refreshing beverages in the world. Here, Master Lam brings to life the tales of this ancient, celebrated Chinese drink. Reveals who discovered tea, how the different varieties earned their names & how tea culture spread throughout the world from 2700 BC to the present day. Explains the intricate processes of cultivating the different tea plants & preparing their leaves for brewing. Takes you step-by-step through the traditional Chinese tea ceremony, from selecting your tea set & heating the right water to preparing, serving, & drinking your chosen tea. Uncovers the healing properties of tea with scientific research, & tells you how to treat common ailments with one of 20 traditional healing tea recipes. Color illustrations.Kamchuen, Lam is the author of 'Way of Tea The Sublime Art of Oriental Tea Drinking', published 2002 under ISBN 9780756782504 and ISBN 0756782503.