Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea

Name: Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea
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ISBN: 9781848190863

ISBN-10: 1848190867

ISBN-13: 9781848190863

Edition: 2011

Authors: Daniel Reid, Master Zhongxian Wu, Christian Janzen

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The fine art of preparing and drinking tea has become a hallmark of Chinese civilization. In his latest book, Daniel Reid explores Chinese tea in its manifold varieties, its long and colorful historical development in China, and the fine art of preparing and drinking it, a tradition handed down through the agesby monks and martial artists, and emperors. He describes the principles that lie at the heart of tea culture in China, the potent medicinal properties of Chinese tea, and how to cultivate Cha Dao, the Daoist way of tea, in daily life. Illustrated with many photographs by Christan Janzen, the book contains detailed descriptions of many Chinese tea varieties, as well as entertaining tea…

Book details

List price: $19.95
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Publication date: 11/15/2011
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 240
Size: 6.25" wide x 9.25" long x 1.00" tall
Weight: 1.144
Language: English



Foreword: Chadao-The Dao of Tea



Preface


Introduction "Tea and Zen Are One Taste"



"Sweet Dew from Heaven": The Story of Tea in China



"All the Tea in China": Branches of the Chinese Tea Tree



"Green Gold": The Alchemy of Chinese Tea



"The Summit": High Mountain Oolong Tea



"Tea Tidings"


Glossary of Chinese Tea Terms


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