Tales of the Tea Trade looks at the world of tea from a completely new perspective.
Taking the reader on a fascinating journey directly into the lives of those who plant, pluck and process tea; going beyond the standard story of leaf to cup; this book offers readers a unique first-hand insight into the culture, ceremony, opportunities and threats surrounding an ancient art. Closer to home, Michelle and Rob Comins offer their perspectives on how Eastern tea rituals can find a place in our increasingly busy Western lives. Beyond this, the book explores the key ingredients that separate a ‘good’ from a ‘great’ tea, covers ethical sourcing and shows how readers can translate and recreate tea ceremonies at home.
Chapters include The Story of Tea, The Tea Plant, The Main Types of Tea, The International Tea Industry, Tea and Health and Time for Tea. This book stands alone in addressing tea from multiple expert perspectives, from tea farmers to ceramacists. Through sharing the stories and insights others have shared with them Michelle and Rob Comins hope to connect the reader with the world of tea and excite them to think of and buy tea in much the same way they do coffee and fine wine, making loose leaf tea a simple, everyday pleasure.
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| Weight | 500 g |
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| Dimensions | 15 × 24 × 1.5 cm |
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The revolutionary Emma vacuum tea jug, in lacquered stainless steel with steel insert and inbuilt tea filter, sets new standards for brewing tea. Keep your beverages warm and your tea at your desired strength. The Emma jug is ideal for spending long afternoons on the couch with a good book, or to have a lovely picnic with your favorite cup of tea.
A single twist closes the inbuilt smart filter, which stops the brewing process when the tea has reached the desirable strength. The modern jug which holds 1 l. is a classis Scandinavian design by Holmbäck Nordenoft that has combined a lacquered steel jug in combination with a timeless beech wood handle.
Length: 17.5 cm
Height: 18.5 cm
Width: 14 cm
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For those unfamiliar with the term wabi-sabi, it is a Japanese concept that honors the beauty of natural imperfection and a life of chosen simplicity. Throughout the book you find its principles to show how welcoming people into our homes and lives can be more unfussy, more relaxed, and altogether more fulfilling when we step away from conventional ideas of how to entertain, and instead, focus on how to make our guests feel a genuine sense of warmth, comfort, and ease in our spaces.
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