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 : 214

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.

Tea & Honesty

Author: Jules Sebastian
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
ISBN: 176106164X
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Jules is one of those people you meet & instantly love. She speaks from the heart, with such warmth and truth. A brilliant book.' - Sally Obermeder 'Jules writes with vulnerability and such a lovely honesty. Many people will cherish this book.' - Elyse Knowles, Model & Author, From Me To You 'Jules is the best listener in the room, listening out for those honest moments, and the admissions and words that go unsaid. If anyone can get to the soul of a conversation, Jules can.' - Bonnie, Lana and Erin, Three Birds Renovations 'By sharing our journeys, we realise there is very little that separates us. Tea and Honesty; what a great ritual and, frankly, a necessary daily practice.' - Deborra-Lee Furness, Actor, Director & Philanthropist On her much-loved Tea With Jules programme on Youtube, presenter, stylist and philanthropist Jules Sebastian captures beautiful conversations, many of them with Australian icons, women and men from all walks of life about their pivotal experiences. These stories range the full spectrum - covering motherhood, relationships, career, lifestyle, health and more - and are at times both raw, moving and poignant. These conversations have shaped Jules' own life, helping her navigate her role as a career woman, mother, daughter and wife of one of Australia's most popular musicians, Guy Sebastian. Like a good catch-up with your girlfriends, Tea & Honesty relays many of these conversations as well as sharing some of the most personal and vulnerable moments of Jules' own journey that she has kept close to her heart - until now. Inspired by these conversations, her book covers the knotty emotions of guilt, comparison and identity to passion, purpose, community, kindness and more. Offering snippets of heartfelt life advice from well-known contributors such as Kate Ritchie, Emma Isaacs, Camilla Franks, Rachael Finch and Neale Whitaker, with beautiful quotes and break out inspiration, this is the perfect treat to curl up on the sofa with, cup of tea in hand, or to give your favourite friend or family member to let them know that they are not alone.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tea for Ruby

Author: Sarah Ferguson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1442426330
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 40

Book Description
Ruby gets a princess-worthy primer on manners in this charming picture book from #1 New York Times bestselling illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser and author Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York. Ruby does her best to have good manners—yet no matter her efforts, she just can’t seem to succeed. But when Ruby receives a mysterious surprise invitation to tea with the Queen, she is especially determined to polish her poise. She goes from the postman to her brother to the playground to her parents, trying her hardest to have manners befitting a princess. Will she ever manage to be proper in time for tea at the palace? In this New York Times bestseller, cheerful, elegant text from Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, pairs with Robin Preiss Glasser’s “exuberant illustrations, rendered in her unmistakable Fancy Nancy style (Publishers Weekly)” to create an endearing and gently instructive story about manners.

Future-Proofing Teacher Education

Author: Sarah Gravett
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000623432
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 203

Book Description
This book presents a variety of perspectives on teacher education for a fast-changing world. It deepens the discourse on teacher education and specifically considers teacher education in light of the technological advancements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution as well as education in times of uncertainty. Drawing on examples from South Africa and showcasing international authors, the book offers a nuanced evaluation of how teacher education might adapt for the future. It explores the tension between the perennial in education and the unpredictability of the future and asks the question of how teacher education can contend with these tensions and how teachers can prepare for unexpected circumstances. Chapters draw on the science of learning and foreground lessons learned from the abrupt move of teacher education online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The book invokes these themes to reimagine and strengthen teacher education for the future, presenting reports on research, case studies, and theoretical stances. Future-Proofing Teacher Education explores what is relevant in teacher education in the 21st century and will be a key reading for researchers, academics, and post-graduate students of teacher education, technology in education, and digital education.