Jane Pettigrew Libros

La historia del té se remonta al tercer milenio a.C. Originalmente utilizado solo como medicamento, esta bebida infusionada se convirtió en un producto comercial en Europa en el siglo XVII, ganando popularidad como un placer ampliamente disfrutado. Este manual esboza las etapas más importantes de su historia y proporciona información valiosa sobre el cultivo, la producción y la preparación del té. La segunda parte del libro consiste en un catálogo de tés clasificado por regiones de cultivo, que describe de manera detallada y experta todas las variedades comerciales, junto con indicaciones sobre cómo preparar cada tipo de té para que su aroma y sabor se desarrollen de manera óptima. Finalmente, se ofrece orientación sobre qué té servir en diferentes ocasiones y con qué platos.

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The pudding is comforting, warming, satisfying and ambrosial.

Some people are adamant that the perfect cup of tea is Earl Grey sipped from a bone china cup. Others say it should be Darjeeling, carefully brewed in an elegant porcelain pot, while many others still favor the traditional cup served with milk and two sugars.You can sip it hot, or drink it ice cold with a sprig of mint, or brew an Indian-style chai with cardamoms and cinnamon; but however tea is prepared, the universal experience is that it provides refreshment, gentle stimulation, and good times.Some of the many tea topics in this volume include: -- A concise history of tea and its basic preparation -- A journey around the tea estates and small holdings of the tropics -- Traditions of tea ceremonies from around the world -- Recipes using tea, plus herbal and tea infusionsWhether your answer to all life's vicissitudes is to put the kettle on, or if you are simply inclined now and then to take afternoon tea, this is the book for you.

London's Jane Pettigrew has joined American tea writer Bruce Richardson in updating the classic guide to teas throughout the world. Beautifully illustrated, this 2008 edition gives detailed information and brewing instructions for over 120 teas from every major tea producing region. Chapters include the latest information about tea & health.

Exploring the profound impact of tea on British and American culture, this work chronicles nearly four centuries of its influence on commerce and community. Renowned tea historians Jane Pettigrew and Bruce Richardson, both seasoned writers in the field, share insights from their extensive experience and research. They highlight the current tea renaissance and emphasize tea's significant role in shaping Western civilization, showcasing its enduring legacy as a beloved beverage.

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