Currently browsing tag

The, Page 5

Empire of Tea: The Asian Leaf that Conquered the World

Although tea had been known and consumed in China and Japan for centuries, it was only in the seventeenth century that Londoners first began drinking it. Over the next two hundred years, its stimulating properties seduced all of British society, as tea found its way into cottages and castles alike. One of the first truly global commodities, tea has also, today, come to epitomize British culture and identity.             This impressively detailed book offers a rich cultural history of tea, from its ancient origins in China to its spread around the world. The authors recount tea’s arrival in London and follow its increasing salability and import via the East India Company throughout the eighteenth century, inaugurating the first regular exchange—both commercial and cultural—between China and Britain. They look at European scientists’ struggles to understand tea’s history and medicinal properties, and they recount the ways its delicate flavor and exotic preparation have enchanted poets and artists. Exploring everything from its everyday use in social settings to the political and economic controversies it has stirred—such as the Boston Tea Party and the First Opium War—they offer a multilayered look at what was ultimately an imperial industry, a collusion—and often clash—between the world’s greatest powers over control of a simple beverage that has become an enduring pastime. 

The Tea Book

The Tea Book helps you explore the blends, tastings, and ceremonies from around the world and create your own delicious tea traditions. Where does tea come from? In The Tea Book learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes. The Tea Book is your world tour of the art of tea. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya and explore maps of the world’s most important growing regions. Learn to recognize tea-leaf varietals and spot the best types from each region. Recreate a Japanese tea ceremony with a guide to storied traditions and practical implements. Discover the health benefits of green tea. Craft the perfect Chai tea. Try a tasting course to cultivate your sense of tea color, aroma, and taste. Explore the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions. The Tea Book covers it all, including history, tradition, and 75 classic and contemporary recipes to steep and share.

Baetea THE BEST Weight Loss Tea ● Detox + Body Cleanse + Reduce Bloating + Appetite Suppressant ● 14 Day Teatox ● Potent Traditional Organic Herbs ● Ultimate Way to Calm & Cleanse Your Body

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Everyone wants to look and feel their best. For some, losing weight is easy, but for others it’s a living nightmare. What can you do? You want to slim down in time to look great in that brand new bikini, but not spend the rest of your life at the gym… BAETEA 14 DAY WEIGHT LOSS TEATOX IS THE ONLY SOLUTION YOU NEED! Baetea is a delicious blend of traditional organic herbs that aids in digestion and eliminates toxins released from fat cells during weight loss. Specifically formulated to enhance your weight loss program. The ultimate way to calm and cleanse your body. Baetea boosts your energy and elevates your mood without any nasty artificial ingredients. Contains natural, beneficial ingredients to promote a feeling of fullness and suppress appetite while giving your body extreme nutrition with vitamins and antioxidants. WHAT SETS US APART? Besides being tried and true, we’ve found a healthy and natural way to take your weight loss program to the next level. With Organic Oolong Wu Yi tea to help burn fat faster and increase your metabolism resulting in natural and safe weight loss. Organic Green tea to boost your body’s metabolism with the power of its most active ingredient called EGCG. Organic Rooibos that is high in antioxidants and rich in vitamin C, naturally boosting energy and health. Ginger and guarana to boost the body’s metabolic rate, allowing it to burn fat. DELICIOUS TASTE Delicious blend of traditional organic herbs. Blended with Organic Green Tea, Organic Rooibos, Ginger, Oolong Wu Yi, Pomegranate, Guarana, Stevia, Senna, Flavors, Lemon Juice, Sea Salt, Corn, Honey Powder, and Citric Acid. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, BUY NOW

Darjeeling: A History of the World’s Greatest Tea

Darjeeling’s tea bushes run across a mythical landscape steeped with the religious, the sacred, and the picturesque. Planted at high elevation in the heart of the Eastern Himalayas, in an area of northern India bound by Nepal to the west, Bhutan to the east, and Sikkim to the north, the linear rows of brilliant green, waist-high shrubs that coat the steep slopes and valleys around this Victorian “hill town” produce only a fraction of the world’s tea, and less than one percent of India’s total. Yet the tea from that limited crop, with its characteristic bright, amber-colored brew and muscatel flavors–delicate and flowery, hinting of apricots and peaches–is generally considered the best in the world.This is the story of how Darjeeling tea began, was key to the largest tea industry on the globe under Imperial British rule, and came to produce the highest-quality tea leaves anywhere in the world. It is a story rich in history, intrigue and empire, full of adventurers and unlikely successes in culture, mythology and religions, ecology and terroir, all set with a backdrop of the looming Himalayas and drenching monsoons. The story is ripe with the imprint of the Raj as well as the contemporary clout of “voodoo farmers” getting world record prices for their fine teas–and all of it beginning with one of the most audacious acts of corporate smuggling in history.But it is also the story of how the industry spiraled into decline by the end of the twentieth century, and how this edenic spot in the high Himalayas seethes with union unrest and a violent independence struggle. It is also a front-line fight against the devastating effects of climate change and decades of harming farming practices, a fight that is being fought in some tea gardens–and, astonishingly, won–using radical methods.Jeff Koehler has written a fascinating chronicle of India and its most sought-after tea. Blending history, politics, and reportage together, along with a collection of recipes that tea-drinkers will love, Darjeeling is an indispensable volume for fans of micro-history and tea fanatics.

Baetea THE BEST Weight Loss Tea ● Detox + Body Cleanse + Appetite Suppressant ● 28 Day Teatox ● Potent Traditional Organic Herbs ● Ultimate Way to Calm & Cleanse Your Body ● 100% Money Back Guarantee

THE STRUGGLE IS REAL! Everyone wants to look and feel their best. For some, losing weight is easy, but for others itÕs a living nightmare. What can you do? You want to slim down in time to look great in that brand new bikini, but not spend the rest of your life at the gymÉ BAETEA 28 DAY WEIGHT LOSS TEATOX IS THE ONLY SOLUTION YOU NEED! Baetea is a delicious blend of traditional organic herbs that aids in digestion and eliminates toxins released from fat cells during weight loss. Specifically formulated to enhance your weight loss program. The ultimate way to calm and cleanse your body. Baetea boosts your energy and elevates your mood without any nasty artificial ingredients. Contains natural, beneficial ingredients to promote a feeling of fullness and suppress appetite while giving your body extreme nutrition with vitamins and antioxidants. WHAT SETS US APART? Besides being tried and true, we’ve found a healthy and natural way to take your weight loss program to the next level. With Organic Oolong Wu Yi tea to help burn fat faster and increase your metabolism resulting in natural and safe weight loss. Organic Green tea to boost your bodyÕs metabolism with the power of its most active ingredient called EGCG. Organic Rooibos that is high in antioxidants and rich in vitamin C, naturally boosting energy and health. Ginger and guarana to boost the body’s metabolic rate, allowing it to burn fat. DELICIOUS TASTE Delicious blend of traditional organic herbs. Blended with Organic Oolong Wu Yi tea from ChinaÕs Fujian province, choice Organic Green Tea, Organic Rooibos, ginger, pomegranate, guarana, senna, birch, stevia, corn,Êand honey powder. Made from only the best 100% natural ingredients for your body. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR, BUY NOW

The Book of Herbal Teas: A Guide to Gathering, Brewing, and Drinking

Soothing chamomile. Refreshing peppermint. Tangy rose hips. Prized since ancient times for their medicinal properties, herbal teasÑmellow, flavorful, and aromaticÑare enjoying a modern renaissance. The Book of Herbal Teas presents lovingly detailed profiles of 40 popular herbs and spices for making tea, complete with everything tea lovers need to know to grow, gather, blend, and brew them at home. Here, too, are tips on how to use their gentle healing powers to brighten a mood, ease a cold or flu, or bring deep, relaxing sleep. Suffused with a fascinating blend of history and lore and illustrated with lovely photographs, this charming and comprehensive volume offers a refreshing new take on enjoying favorite herbal teas to the fullest.

The Curious Barista’s Guide to Coffee

This is the ultimate guide to the history, science and cultural influence of coffee according to coffee aficionado and master storyteller Tristan Stephenson. You’ll explore the origins of coffee, the rise of the coffee house and the evolution of the cafe before discovering the varieties of coffee, and the alchemy responsible for transforming a humble bean into the world’s most popular drink.You’ll learn how to roast coffee at home in the fascinating Roasting section before delving into the Science and Flavour of Coffee and finding out how sweetness, bitterness, acidity and aroma all come together. You’ll then get to grips with grinding before learning about the history of the espresso machine and how to make the perfect espresso in the Espresso chapter. Discover how espresso and milk are a match made in heaven, yielding such treasures as the Latte, Cappuccino, Flat white and Macchiato; you’ll also find out how to pour your own Latte art. Other Brewing Methods features step-by-step guides to classic brewing techniques to bring the coffee to your table, from a Moka pot and a French press to Aeropress and Siphon brewing. Finally, why not treat yourself to one of Tristan’s expertly concocted recipes. From an Espresso Martini to a Pumpkin Spice Latte and Coffee Liqueur to Butter Coffee, this really is the essential anthology for the coffee enthusiast.

The Grand Sampler

Indulge in our largest collection of samplers, flavors and decafs including: 1 – 1.75oz Colombian Supremo Sampler 2 – 1.75oz Beanery Blend® Samplers 2 – 1.75oz CB Breakfast Blend Samplers 1 – 1.75oz Italian Dark Roast Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Guatemalan Huehuetenango Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Sumatra Mandheling Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Toasted Almond Sampler 1 – 1.75oz English Toffee & Cream Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Hawaiian Coconut Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Butter Rum Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Chocolate Mint Kiss Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Vanilla Nut Cream Sampler 2 – 1.75oz Chocolate Raspberry Samplers 1 – 1.75oz Double Dutch Fudge Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Swiss Mocha Almond Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Sinful Sundae Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Hazelnut Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Crème Brulee Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Amaretto Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Café Carmel Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Pumpkin Spice Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Irish Cream Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Michigan Cherry Sampler 1 – 1.75oz S’mores Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Caramel Apple Sampler 1 – 1.75oz French Vanilla Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Hazelnut Decaf Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Beanery Blend Decaf Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Café Carmel Decaf Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Vanilla Nut Cream Decaf Sampler 1 – 1.75oz Swiss Mocha Almond Decaf Sampler 35 samplers total!! *All Coffee is freshly ground for Automatic Drip* *Each sampler makes approximately one eight cup pot of coffee* **Due to the popularity of this item, we reserve the right to exchange products of equal or greater value at our discretion**

How to Make Coffee: The Science Behind the Bean

To make any old cup of coffee, you simply need a pot, heat, ground coffee, and water. But you’re not just anyone. You are a coffee aficionado, a determined, fearless seeker of the best java. And this is the guide for you.                       How to Make Coffee provides an in-depth look at the art and science behind the bean. Learn the anatomy of coffee; the chemistry of caffeine; the best way to roast, grind, and brew the beans to their peak flavor; and what gadgets you really need (versus what gadgets are for mere coffee dilettantes). With illustrated, step-by-step instructions, How to Make Coffee is for the person who doesn’t want to settle for anything less than the perfect cup.

CBTL Chai Tea Capsules By The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 10-Count Box

Black tea blended by hand. Our special recipe with the finest tea, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and exotic spices. Each capsule is freshness-sealed to preserve delicate aroma and flavor characteristics. The patented internal double filtration system ensures evenly balanced extraction and optimal flavor. characteristics.

The Little Coffee Know-It-All: A Miscellany for growing, roasting, and brewing, uncompromising and unapologetic

If they call you a know-it-all, well, you’ve got the last laugh – the best coffee in town!So you think you know your coffee? Consider this book your advanced degree in all things java. You may think you know the how and why of roasting and brewing, but you nerds know nothing yet. This goes even further into everyone’s favorite beverage. With even deeper history, techniques, science, and tasting guides than some of the other guides, you’re going to obsess over this book for the ultimate coffee lover. The Little Coffee Know-It-All is not for the faint of heart.What’s the best way to store coffee and why? How do you brew the perfect cup of joe? What’s the premium coffee bean in the world? What’s the roast with the most? What’s the real reason to use a siphon coffee maker? In The Little Coffee Know-It-All, Shawn Steiman, Hawaii’s own “Doctor Coffee,” answers these questions and more in a fun, playful but scientifically rigorous manner. If you are serious about your coffee, this book is the perfect companion to your journey from coffee drinker to a being a coffee know-it-all.

From These Hands: A Journey Along the Coffee Trail

“Award‐winning photographer Steve McCurry’s celebration of coffee‐growing communities around the world, from the foothills of the Andes and the South American rain forest to the slopes of Kilimanjaro and the Jungles of Vietnam.Source: A Portrait of Coffee Growers conveys the vibrancy of community life on coffee plantations around the world from the Andes and South American rain forests to the slopes of Kilimanjaro and the jungles of Vietnam. Portraits of workers and their families are presented alongside stunning natural landscapes that bring each coffee plantation to life.A brand new portfolio, featuring previously unpublished images from the last ten years, Source: A Portrait of Coffee Growers, is an exciting new addition to one of the world’s most admired and popular photojournalists body of work. “

The Afternoon Tea Collection

Afternoon tea is a celebration of all things delightful and delectable, pretty and feminine. This beautifully illustrated keepsake book features everything that makes the teatime experience special: lovely small sandwiches (like prawn and lime pepper aioli), yummy scones, little tarts, and other treats—like pink velvet cake and ginger powder puffs with orange cream. And every recipe has been triple tested to guarantee your success first time, every time.

Tea at Downton: Afternoon Tea Recipes From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey

#1 Best Seller in Brunch & Tea as well as Coffee & Tea  Come rain or shine in Edwardian England, everything stopped for tea. Downton Abbey was no different. But what would our beloved Crawley household have eaten at their sacred 4 o’clock institution? In “Tea at Downton – Afternoon Tea Recipes From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey” we share some recipes from the golden age of England. At the height of the power of the British Empire, Mrs Patmore would have every possible kind of delicious ingredients to draw from. In this concise book you’ll learn: * Step by step through how to throw the perfect tea party – Downton Style. From the etiquette behind how to hold one’s tea cup correctly to the recipe for the favourite sandwich of Queen Alexandra of the time. * Wow all of your friends with these simple to follow authentic recipes, and be sure even the Dowager Duchess would be impressed by your social graces. * From the bottom tier sandwiches to the elegant cakes of the top tier, we cover it all. Not forgetting of course the perfect scone recipe and its accompanying jams. * Follow the ways Mrs Patmore would have planned her menus to keep spending to minimum and you too can enjoy a most delightful repast for just a few shilling! So, what are you waiting for? Carson has opened the door to let you in. Let’s see what’s for tea…. Scroll up and get your copy of “Tea at Downton – Afternoon Tea Recipes From The Unofficial Guide to Downton Abbey”. You’ll be glad you did! 

The Vintage Tea Party Book: A Complete Guide to Hosting your Perfect Party

The Vintage Tea Party Book embraces the style and class of the trendy London Vintage scene and illustrates how to beautifully recreate the tasty treats and classic styles at home• A unique mixture of recipes and feature spreads with accessible tips on hairstyling, makeup methods and tips on where to collect vintage china Angel Adoree cordially invites you to accompany her on a journey to create your perfect vintage tea party. Expect glamour, roses, rabbits, headscarves, foxes, teapots, crows, parlour games, cake stands, hair and make-up tips and, not forgetting, humongous amounts of magical tea party food that is fit for the Queen of England, and easy enough for you to make.

FP Coffee Makers™ French Press w/ Glass Carafe and Sturdy Plastic Frame: 32 oz. of deliciously smooth coffee in a durable, affordable, easy-to-use press. The best press at the best price-say goodbye to drip coffee makers!

A coffee press designed with you in mind The French Press Coffee Maker w/ Glass Carafe and Sturdy Plastic Frame by FP Coffee Maker is exactly what you need in a coffee press, from consistently delicious, ground-free coffee to well-made, reliable parts. Not only are our products built to last, they are designed with style and elegance. Quality you can see and feel This French press is a classy addition to any kitchen – quality craftsmanship with a simple, modern design. – Heavy-duty borosilicate glass carafe fits firmly in the durable plastic frame – Metal mesh filter delivers flavorful coffee while keeping the grounds out of your cup – Sturdy plastic lid, frame and handle – Clean-up is a snap – you can quickly rinse the filter clean or easily disassemble it to go in the dishwasher – Comes with simple instructions for use and care How much is a cup? In coffee lingo, a “cup” is often just 4 ounces. Other brands may mislead you with “8-cup” capacity claims without explaining that means just 4 ounces per cup. Our French press delivers 32 ounces of smooth, delicious coffee (the carafe can hold 34 ounces, but the filter and coffee grounds take up some room). So, how much is a cup? It depends on the size of your mug! Our guarantee FP Coffee Maker doesn’t just deliver a great cup of coffee. We give you quality you can count on with the style and sophistication you deserve. If for any reason this product does not meet your expectation, we will send you a new one for free at our cost. No questions asked. Buy now to take advantage of the limited-time special price!

Hale Tea Rooibos, Fruits of the Forest, 1.5-Ounce

Native only to the Cedarberg mountain region of South Africa, Rooibos or red bush tea comes from the Aspalathus Linearis plant. Rooibos is said to gain its rich mahogany color from the fresh mountain air and the hot African sun. Although not from the Camellia Senensis bush, Rooibos is processed in much the same way as the tea bush, has many properties similar to tea, and provides even better health benefits. This blend marries the tartness of plum with berry freshness for a brew that is not only healthy, but also flavorful. Fruits of the Forest rooibos creates a delicious experience using sweet orange peel, black currants and floral rose and sunflower petals. Hale Tea’s goal is to infuse the luxury and health benefits of gourmet loose tea into every day life.

Hale Tea Rooibos, Fruits of the Forest, 2-Ounce

Native only to the Cedarberg mountain region of South Africa, Rooibos or red bush tea comes from the Aspalathus Linearis plant. Rooibos is said to gain its rich mahogany color from the fresh mountain air and the hot African sun. Although not from the Camellia Senensis bush, Rooibos is processed in much the same way as the tea bush, has many properties similar to tea, and provides even better health benefits. This blend marries the tartness of plum with berry freshness for a brew that is not only healthy, but also flavorful. Fruits of the Forest rooibos creates a delicious experience using sweet orange peel, black currants and floral rose and sunflower petals. Hale Tea’s goal is to infuse the luxury and health benefits of gourmet loose tea into every day life.

Victoria The Essential Tea Companion: Favorite Recipes for Tea Parties and Celebrations

Whether you’re enjoying a morning break, a quiet afternoon respite, or a soothing moment at day’s end, tea is a delicious indulgence. And Victoria has the ideal accompaniment to this celestial beverage.Victoria The Essential Tea Companion collects the best of three classic Victoria books in a single beautiful volume. It serves up history and lore, advice on brewing the perfect pot, notes on collectible china, and best of all, menus for eight themed parties, from a children’s tea to a bridal shower. More than 100 recipes cover sandwiches, scones, tarts, cakes, savories, breads, and biscuits, as well as flavored teas both hot and iced, and honeys, spreads, and jams. An authoritative appendix provides the elegant final touch.

The Portland Press – All Natural and Organic French Press Mason Jar Coffee Maker – Made from: Wood, Wool, Glass, Steel – By Bucket in U.S.A.

Coffee making equipment for the home has come a long way in the last couple decades, but the typical French press is still made overseas, out of plastic and cheap glass that breaks easily and costs a lot to replace. The Portland Press is a French press for a Mason jar, made in and around Portland, Oregon. It’s a simple, clean, practical design made out of fundamental materials: glass, wool, steel, and wood. Most importantly, if the Mason jar does break, replacing it is as simple as pulling a new jar out of a box.

Everything but the Coffee: Learning about America from Starbucks

Everything but the Coffee casts a fresh eye on the world’s most famous coffee company, looking beyond baristas, movie cameos, and Paul McCartney CDs to understand what Starbucks can tell us about America. Bryant Simon visited hundreds of Starbucks around the world to ask, Why did Starbucks take hold so quickly with consumers? What did it seem to provide over and above a decent cup of coffee? Why at the moment of Starbucks’ profit-generating peak did the company lose its way, leaving observers baffled about how it might regain its customers and its cultural significance? Everything but the Coffee probes the company’s psychological, emotional, political, and sociological power to discover how Starbucks’ explosive success and rapid deflation exemplify American culture at this historical moment. Most importantly, it shows that Starbucks speaks to a deeply felt American need for predictability and class standing, community and authenticity, revealing that Starbucks’ appeal lies not in the product it sells but in the easily consumed identity it offers.