Passion for Tea: Its History, Its Future, Its Health Benefits
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| Rating | : | 4.26 (644 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0019BEDF2 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 306 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-08 |
| Language | : | English |
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Rare Combination: A Brew of Fun, Careful Research, Practical Health Tips, and Even Travel Ideas! The slightly naughty but nice cover attracted me when I first saw the book.When I opened Beverly Rorem's new book, "Passion for Tea," I thought I would just take a tentative sip. But there I sat, drinking the entire book in, just like a delicious cup of tea. Much more than a simple overview of types of teas which is what I had expected, Bev has done her homework. Even though the book is a fun and easy read, it contains an amazing amount of scholarly research: history, international scope, specific medical and health references, and even travel suggestions in various countries including off the beaten tr. An iconic mark of civilized society Midwest Book Review Ever since the first tea leaves were brought from Asia into Europe, tea drinking has been an iconic mark of civilized society. In "Passion For Tea", Beverly Rorem brings to bear her enthusiasm for tea in a compendium of information on the history of tea from its history in China, to its cultural impact on Japan, India, Russia, Turkey and the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. These historical overviews are capped off with a concluding chapter on what scientific research has revealed about the therapeutic benefits of tea for everything from alcohol damage to liver and brain, to arthritis, choles. Walter VanWinckel said A solid five stars!. Beverly Rorem has hit the bulls eye with this source book about tea. It is exceptionally well written, yes, but it is very interesting on a subject that might have been dull. She brings sparkle to tea!Read it, you'll like it!
Passion For Tea ©2008 by Beverly Rorem --THE TEA HOUSE TIMES, Sept/Oct 2008
Everyone knows tea is good for you. The history of tea is fascinating, and this well-researched and interesting book tells the story of tea from its roots in India and China to its migration to Europe and the Americas. But what kind, green or black? Are there other choices? How much tea should you drink for optimal health benefits? Is it true that drinking tea suppresses appetite and helps you lose weight? Does drinking tea really prevent cancer? How do you prepare a fine cup of tea? Does the caffeine in tea have the same effect as caffeine in c