Steep Tea is Singapore-born Jee Leong Koh's fifth collection and the first to be published in the UK. Koh's poems share many of the harsh and enriching circumstances that shape the imagination of a postcolonial queer writer. They speak in a voice both colloquial and musical, aware of the infusion of various traditions and histories. Taking leaves from other poets - Elizabeth Bishop, Eavan Boland, and Lee Tzu Pheng, amongst others - Koh's writing is forged in the known pleasures of reading, its cultures and communities.
In a book with full-color photos and more than 100 recipes--including Thousand-Year-Old Eggs and Smoked Tea-Brined Capon--the authors offer an overview of tea, including ancient picking and drying techniques, popular growing regions around the world and the storied past of the tea trade.
“I’m saying it’s okay to let things sit. But don’t steep too long. Things that once were crystal clear become infinitely more difficult to see through the murky water.” After her husband is killed in a tragic car crash, leaving her pregnant and her unborn daughter without a father, Kennedy is thrust into a life she never expected or wanted. Years later, she is faced with the possibility of moving on from her single life with her preteen daughter, Zoe, who is going through her own struggles and wondering about the father she never met. Forced to walk away from the life he had chosen as a pastor Nick had all but given up, but after seeing the newly widowed mother-to-be cling to God all those years ago, Nick chose to pull himself back to the One he knows wants what’s best for him, even when the going gets tough. Without the past clouding their vision, will Kennedy and Nick stop trying to fix each other and choose to be with each other, just as God made them? Imperfections and all? Join Kennedy, Nick, and Zoe in Steeped Tea as they work through their past, struggles, relationships, and faith.
A Los Angeles Times Favorite Cookbook of the Year. From morning eats to evening sweets, Steeped infuses your day with the flavors and fragrances of tea. Romance your oat porridge with rooibos, jazz up your brussels sprouts with jasmine, charge your horchata with masala chai! Annelies Zijderveld’s deliciously inventive tea-steeped recipes include: Matcha Chia Pudding Parfaits Earl Grey Soba Noodle Salad Green Tea Coconut Rice Chamomile Buttermilk Pudding with Caramelized Banana Earl Grey Poached Pears with Masala Chai Caramel Sauce This beautiful book will inspire you to pull out your favorite teas, fire up the stove, and get steeping! “Part tea primer but also intrepid tea explorer . . . This book would make a great gift for both tea newcomers and those who can rhapsodize about the smoky complexities of a Lapsang souchong.” —Los Angeles Times “Steeped is smart, inventive, and most of all, inspiring. This beautiful book deserves a spot next to your teacup.” —Molly Wizenberg, author of A Homemade Life “The first few pages are a wonderful primer describing each tea’s history and flavor profile. The photos are lovely and the 70 all-vegetarian recipes are easy to follow.” —Marin Independent Journal “Cooking with tea is like discovering another whole shelf of spices. Thankfully we now have Annelies to show us how.” —James Norwood Pratt, author of The Ultimate Tea Lover’s Treasury
In the newest mystery from the New York Times bestselling author of Sweet Tea Revenge, Indigo Tea Shop owner Theodosia Browning is about to learn the true meaning of terroir… Theodosia Browning has never considered herself a wine connoisseur—tea has always been her forte. But that doesn’t mean she’s going to pass up an invitation to a fancy wine-tasting party at the upscale Knighthall Winery, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina. But a sweet evening takes on a bitter aftertaste when a dead body is discovered in one of the wine barrels. The son of proprietor Jordan Knight has been murdered. Dissatisfied with the police investigation, Knight turns to Theo for help. She’s heard through the grapevine that there are both family and business problems at Knighthall. They say in vino veritas, but everyone at the winery seems to be lying through their teeth. Sorting through the guest list as well as family and staff, Theo has her pick of suspects. It may look like the killer has her over a barrel, but cracking tough cases is vintage Theodosia Browning.
This pocket-sized handbook to all things tea is the perfect gift for tea connoisseurs, tea newbies, and anyone who appreciates a good cuppa. Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world—second only to water. And there's so much to learn and try beyond the colorful boxes in the grocery store. Like wine and beer, each tea variety has its own distinct history, source, and flavor profile, from Darjeeling to matcha to Silver Needle. Tea is also embedded in the traditions of many cultures around the world and is shared with others through distinctive ceremonies that include unique customs, foods, and accessories. Within the pages of this pocket-sized guide, you’ll find information, how-tos, and trivia for tea lovers of all levels. Experts and newbies alike will learn about • Tea Bags vs. Loose Leaf • Anatomy of a Tea Plant • How to Prepare Tea • Tea Families and Common Varieties • Types of Teapots and How to Use Them • Tea Traditions Across the World Plus an illustrated guide to tea accessories, terms every tea lover should know, highlights from tea history, a tea tasting guide, tips for throwing tea parties, and much more!
Tea is the world’s most popular beverage. Dive into a cup of tea with a chemist and discover the rich molecular brew that can be extracted from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea contains over a hundred different chemical compounds which contribute to its colour, taste and scent – and its stimulating effects. The best-known is caffeine, but how does caffeine end up in tea and how can you get it out? Beginning with the leaves, Steeped explores the chemistry behind different styles of tea, from green teas to pu-erh. It tackles the age-old question of when, or even whether, to add milk. And it puts the chemistry to use with advice on how to brew a better cup.
Tea: A User's Guide is the most up-to-date and factual guide to specialty tea. This volume presents an extensively peer-reviewed framework for navigating the world of tea whether you are just embarking on your tea journey or whether you have been drinking tea your entire life. In this book, you'll discover: How tea is grown and processed. How so many tea products are derived from a single species of plant. What chemical changes occur in tea leaves during processing. How 130 famous teas from around the world are classified. How to expertly prepare and evaluate tea.
Drink Tea to Tell Cancer ‘Hit the Road’ Become a tea lover with a purpose and help your body defend itself against cancer. Learn to embrace tea in all its varieties— green, white, black, pu-erh, herbal and more—as both a mental and physical experience to protect your health. Discover the history, growing information and health implications of each variety, as well as uniquely delicious methods to boost your intake with serving suggestions, food pairings and recipes that highlight the benefits of tea. After her own battle with cancer, Maria Uspenski extensively researched tea and discovered hundreds of studies that showed how powerful a five-cup-a-day (1.2 L) steeping habit could be. Tea is the most studied anti-cancer plant, with over 5,000 medical studies published on its health benefits over the past 10 years. By breaking down how tea works with your body’s defenses against cancer in a lighthearted tone, Maria’s serious research is approachable and relatable for anyone who is battling the disease or for family and friends of those fighting cancer. Start harnessing the wellness-promoting properties of tea and see your life change with an easy-to-follow three-week plan that gets tea polyphenols streaming through your system 24/7.
