19 Lessons on Tea

Author: 27Press
Publisher: 27Press
ISBN: 9780988770508
Category : Cooking (Tea)
Languages : en
Pages : 118

Book Description
Learn Everything You Need To Know About Tea The world of premium quality tea is every bit as complex and fascinating as wine, and 19 Lessons On Tea is the ultimate guide to everything you need to know about this healthy and flavorful daily indulgence. Are you interested in learning about tea but don't know where to start? Do you want to impress your friends or business associates with your knowledge? Have you been drinking tea for a while but want to round out your knowledge or become a true connoisseur? ...or do you simply want to walk into your local tea shop and know enough to order something you'll enjoy? Read this book and in a few hours and you'll be set for all this and more. Novice Or Pro, You'll Benefit From This Book If you're new to tea, we guarantee you'll walk away from our lessons feeling confident enough to talk tea with the most experienced tea experts. You will gain immediate fundamental knowledge of purchasing, brewing, and consuming the best teas as you read through each lesson. If you're already knowledgeable about tea, you'll still pick up a few new bits of information along the way. 19 Lessons on Tea is a comprehensive tea guide that will help you gain a thorough understanding of the drink. This book primarily covers premium loose leaf tea served hot, but provides information on all major styles of tea. These Lessons Cover The Many Facets Of The World Of Tea Green, black, white, herbal, oolong, and pu-erh teas. Teapots and important tea accessories and equipment. How tea can fit into your daily routine in a way that will help improve your health. Popular specialty tea variations and blends such as Kombucha, Chai, Earl Grey, breakfast teas, bubble tea, and blooming teas. Tea culture and traditions from around the world. How to correctly pair tea with food. ...and much more Plus, This Book Answers Many Important Questions That Every Tea Drinker Should Know Which teas have the most caffeine and how can you quickly decaffeinate any tea? What teas should you never add milk, honey, or lemon to? And which benefit most from these additions? How can excellent quality loose leaf tea actually be cheaper than lower quality tea bags? How long should you brew each type for the best flavor? Which country in Europe consumes the most tea per person? (hint: probably not who you think ) This book is a collaboration by people with an true interest in tea, allowing you to learn not only the tea basics but the ultimate insider approach to picking your teas based on more than a name on the box. And as you progress in your knowledge of tea, you will be able to quickly and easily refer back to this book as a quick reference guide. Grab your copy of 19 Lessons On Tea today

Three Cups of Tea

Author: Greg Mortenson
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101147083
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.

The Wisdom of Tea

Author: Noriko Morishita
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 1760874248
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 224

Book Description
For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita studied and practised the intricate ceremonies of the famous Way of Tea, attempting to learn its complexities and achieve a perfection of movement and mood that few can master. In The Wisdom of Tea Noriko describes her gradual discovery of freedom and insight within the very rules that once seemed so constricting. Looking back across her life, Noriko illuminates the real teachings of the Way of Tea: to live absolutely in the moment, to notice and delight in the smallest of details, to embrace the vital skills of patience and perseverance, and to allow yourself to be. The Wisdom of Tea is a distillation of the life lessons Noriko learned through many seasons, spanning girlhood to adulthood. It is a wise and inspiring book that reveals the lasting relevance of an ancient ceremony.

Active Learning Lessons, Activities, and Assignments for the Modern Social Work Educator

Author: Karen Zgoda
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000689387
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 256

Book Description
This text infuses the field of social work with dynamic and evidence-based active learning, offering fresh ideas to increase students’ abilities to effectively implement their social work practice. To practice social work in the real world, students need to be energized and engaged with the realities of the modern social work landscape. Written in an accessible and practical style, the impressive array of contributors provide social work educators with structured lesson plans, practice exercises, and assignments that can be used in both the physical and virtual classroom. Combining the latest research with current social work practice trends, the chapters cover cutting-edge topics such as ethics, social work technology, the importance of self-care, and social justice and activism, bridging the gap between current social work education and the needs of the modern social work student. This book is invaluable reading for both social work educators and their students, providing tools to seamlessly integrate innovative techniques into the classroom as well as helping their students navigate a career in social work after graduation.

英文版日々是好日「お茶が教えてくれた15の幸せ」

Author: 森下典子
Publisher:
ISBN: 9784866580623
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 181

Book Description

20,000 Secrets of Tea

Author: Victoria Zak
Publisher: Dell
ISBN: 030757170X
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 273

Book Description
An accessible guide to the medicinal properties of teas, featuring delicious, refreshing, and soothing drinks that can help you fight cold and flu, lower cholesterol, enhance memory, lose weight, and more! An ancient Chinese legend: Once there was a man who knew 100,000 healing properties of herbs. He taught his son 80,000 secrets. On his deathbed, he told his son to visit his grave in five years, and there he would find the other 20,000 secrets. When the son went to his father’s grave, he found, growing on the site, a tea shrub. . . . Tea has been a favorite beverage worldwide for hundreds of years. A cup of tea on a rainy evening can chase the chills away and a pot of tea shared among friends can lend an air of enchantment to an afternoon. But more than that, teas are the gentle, natural, most beneficial way to absorb the healing properties of herbs—easily and inexpensively. A simple cup of tea not only has the power to soothe and relax but to deliver healing herbal agents to the bloodstream more quickly than capsules, tinctures, or infusions. In this invaluable guide, you’ll discover: • An A-Z listing of common ailments and the teas best used to help combat them • Instructions on how to create your own medicinal kitchen • Advice on creating your own tea blends • Descriptions of 100 popular herbs and their healing properties • And more! Hot or iced, the recipes in 20,000 Secrets of Tea offer delicious ways to stay healthy and revitalize you from the inside out.

Teatime Around the World

Author: Denyse Waissbluth
Publisher: Greystone Books Ltd
ISBN: 1771646020
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 21

Book Description
A celebration of diversity and deliciousness, Teatime Around the World reveals all the wonderful ways we can enjoy a cup of tea—or two! Let’s go on an adventure to discover new cultures and friends through tea! In this fun and lyrical picture book for ages 4-8, kids will learn how tea is enjoyed in Thailand, Japan, Russia, Egypt, Pakistan, Hong Kong, Uruguay, South Sudan, India, and more countries! Did you know that po cha, the traditional tea in Tibet, is thick and salty like soup? Or that in Iran, tea is served with a rock? (A rock candy, that is!) Or that afternoon tea was dreamed up in England by a duchess who complained of being hungry between lunch and dinner? With vivid poetry, vibrant illustrations, and unique facts about different tea cultures, Teatime Around the World tells the delightful story of a beloved beverage.

Tea Sommelier

Author: Francois-xavier Delmas
Publisher: National Geographic Books
ISBN: 0789213125
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A fun and simple approach to becoming a tea expert, from the founders of the international tea brand Palais des Thés Tea, in all its varieties, offers just as much subtlety and complexity as fine wine, and in many countries around the globe, the tea service is one of the highest expressions of culture. Tea Sommelier will provide the knowledge and practical tips you need to feel at home in the world of tea, in 160 easy lessons. No matter how much time you have—ten minutes or an hour—this book will always teach you something new and interesting about tea. Topics include the varieties of tea and where they are grown, how to select and prepare tea, how to taste and serve it, how to pair tea with food, and how to cook with tea. Stylish illustrations on every page add extra enjoyment to the process of becoming a true tea sommelier.

International Perspectives on Teaching and Learning Academic English in Turbulent Times

Author: James Fenton
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000681157
Category : Foreign Language Study
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
This volume shares proven strategies for Academic English teaching, research, and development in challenging circumstances. Through original first-hand experiences from around the world, the collection reveals how educators in higher education have responded to the specific needs and challenges of teaching second language learners in turbulent times, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic. Organised thematically, the book covers rapid responses to crises, adapting to teaching online, collaborations and online learning communities, and assessment practices. The volume provides original insights and practical suggestions for a range of practices across English for Academic and Specific Purposes that can address new and unfamiliar circumstances, both now and in future challenging times. The collection includes a wealth of effective strategies, varied research methodologies, and resources for practice making it an invaluable reference for practitioners, students, and researchers in the field of academic English, ESL/EFL, and online language instruction.

Ronin: Have Sword, Will Travel #2 How To Frame A Murder Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 2024

Author: Kristie Lynn Higgins
Publisher: Kristie Lynn Higgins
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery is part of the Ronin: Have Sword– Will Travel Mystery series. It's part 1 of 2 of How To Frame A Murder. In How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery, Horo-sha (the female ronin) and Riko (a streetwise boy) form a duo of crime-fighting investigators. They start their first official case together and investigate a simple theft of a painting, but the case turns horribly wrong when the suspects start dying. Horo-sha is confronted with a dilemma of mind and spirit as, for the first time, a murder is committed right under her watchful eyes. Her apt mind is guilt-riddled but she pushes forward to solve this unthinkable crime After the events in the prequel and Horo-sha's origin story, 'The Missing Japanese Chin Mystery', Horo-sha and Riko travel to a neighboring town to investigate the theft of a Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat watercolor painting called 'Staring Feline'. Horo-sha probes the servants and residents of the estate and is about to reveal the thief when tragedy strikes. Horo-sha, even working as a solo private investigator, has never been present when a murder was committed. She always arrived after the fact until today. Horo-sha must come to terms that she could have prevented the murder and discover the culprit before the killer strikes again. There is more to this mystery than a simple theft of valuable artwork Maji… a world fusing East and West cultures, during an era before the emergence of the steam engine. The sword was the ultimate weapon and brought order to the planet under the Emperor. Enter this alternate reality and see a fusing of two cultures. Travel through the world of Horo-sha and see a glimpse of the age of the samurai full of intrigue and suspense. The story with a female detective lead is a cozy mystery book. Enjoy this mysteries story and watch as the lady sleuth tries to solve a murder. Ronin: Have Sword-Will Travel Mystery Book Series: 1. The Missing Japanese Chin 2. How To Frame A Murder: Part One: Cat Painting Mystery 3. How To Frame A Murder: Part Two: Household Of Death Mystery Ronin Flash Fiction Series: 1. The Tea Set Mystery 2. The Koi Pond Murder Mystery 3. A Bit Of Sweet Spice Mystery 4. The Rice Paddy Murder Mystery 5. Midnight Blue Valerian Murder Mystery 6. Killer Azure Hornet Murder Mystery 7. Calico Japanese Bobtail Cat Mystery 8. Ivory Jade Cat Statue Mystery 9. Scarlet Ibis Fever Murder Mystery 10. Scarlet Lovers Murder Mystery 11. I Spy With My Little Cat’s Eye Mystery 12. Cat With One Eye Closed Mystery 13. The Hammer And The Egg Murder Mystery 14. Who Is Guilty? The Kitten Or The Puppy Murder Mystery 15. The Kimono With The Red-Crowned Crane Mystery 16. The Cat Who Ate The Dog Murder Mystery 17. The Illuminated Fruit Mystery 18. What The Old Dog Saw and Heard Mystery 19. A Hawkeye View Of Murder 20. The Guilty Blowfish Mystery, A Recipe For Murder 21. The Sword Of Death 22. Sharper Than A Blade 23. The Leopard-Spotted Orchid Flower Mystery 24. The Horse And Carriage Murder Mystery Meet the young woman detective, who with a sword in hand, solves mysteries and helps those in need. Mystery suspense thriller series will explore the ancient world of sword, magic, and intrigue. Action-packed novel mixed with mystery with a slash of thriller thrown in. Be immersed in an alternate reality of the Japanese culture of the samurai mixed with a steampunk era of the American Wild West Action-adventure thriller in a parallel world. Alternate history of Japan. Alternate reality with action-adventure mysteries. Samurai detective and ronin gumshoe all rolled into one Female sleuths mysteries as you check out this crime thriller series animal mystery books international mysteries