Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know
Stuff Every Tea Lover Should Know

Author: Candace Rose Rardon

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2020-04-14

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1683691792

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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!

365 Things Every Tea Lover Should Know
365 Things Every Tea Lover Should Know

Author: Harvest House Publishers,

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

Published: 2008-03-01

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 0736935428

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This fun, attractive collection rejoices in all there is to learn, savor, praise, and enjoy about tea. Every turn of the page offers a feast of quotes about the wonder of tea facts about tea's history and qualities tea-for-two (and more) party tips sips of inspiration for everyday living suggestions to make the most of every cup Sized and designed for maximum gift-giving appeal, this presentation will serve joy to anyone longing for the restorative and flavorful spirit of tea.

Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know
Stuff Every Coffee Lover Should Know

Author: Candace Rose Rardon

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2021-03-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1683692527

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This pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for coffee connoisseurs, those looking to grind and brew their own beans, and anyone who appreciates a cup of coffee with or without caffeine. If you’re like most people, you start every day with a hot cup of joe. But beyond your steaming morning mug, there’s a whole world waiting to be discovered—from roast varieties to brewing methods to the traditions, ceremonies, and customs of cultures around the globe. Within the pages of this guide, coffee lovers of all levels will find useful information, helpful how-tos, and fascinating trivia about their beloved beverage, including · Highlights from Coffee History · Anatomy of the Coffee Cherry · Freshness in Coffee · Caffeine Content 101 · Popular Espresso Drinks · Coffee Cocktails So get ready to read about the world’s best coffee-growing regions, learn how to host a coffee cupping like a pro, get tips for buying ethically sourced beans, and much, much more!

Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know
Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know

Author: Katherine McGuire

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2017-09-26

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1683690060

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This pocket-sized handbook to becoming a vegetarian has everything you need to start a healthy and tasty plant-based diet. Ready to try a diet that’s greener, healthier, and better for the planet? Here’s an easy and approachable guide to the world of eating, cooking, and living meat-free. Featuring chapters on everything from choosing the right meat substitutes and building a complete protein to dining out and troubleshooting the “Help, I’m still hungry!” stage, this pocket-sized book’s tips and tutorials will take you from wannabe veggie to vegetarian extraordinaire. Plus sample shopping lists, health benefits of going meatless, and recipe ideas to keep you on track for a long—and healthy!—vegetarian life. Topics include: • How to Stock Your Shelves • How to Make Recipes Vegetarian • How to Make an Amazing Stir-Fry • How to Cook Dried Beans • 5 Great Bacon Substitutes And more!

Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know
Stuff Every Beer Snob Should Know

Author: Ellen Goldstein

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1594749841

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This pocket-sized handbook to all things beer is the perfect gift for the homebrewer, craft beer lover, or anyone who appreciates a good pint. From classic craft beers to trendy microbrews, beer is booming nationwide. Whether you prefer light lagers or hearty stouts, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for beer enthusiasts of all stripes. Seasoned craft-brew connoisseurs and newbie beer drinkers alike will learn almost everything there is to know about the world’s most beloved beverage, including: • How to Taste Beer Like a Pro • How to Store Beer • How to Pair Beer with Food • How to Host a Tasting • How to Drink Local • And more!

How to Make Tea
How to Make Tea

Author: Brian Keating

Publisher: Abrams

Published: 2015-10-20

Total Pages: 230

ISBN-13: 1613128754

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How do you like your tea? A guide to the art and science of this ancient culinary comfort. In How to Make Tea, tea experts Brian Keating and Kim Long will teach you everything you need to know to make your desired cup. We’ve been drinking tea for thousands of years, yet few of us realize that all tea types—from elegant lapsang to pungent pu-erh—come from the same plant. But how are there so many different styles? It comes down to science: geography, biology, chemistry, and physics; the application of heat and pressure; and the magic of time and enzymes. How to Make Tea breaks down these elements and lays out the techniques, tools, and methods needed to brew at home. With this guide, tea lovers of all stripes will become experts on the art and science of tea—and learn to extract the best from every cup.

Stuff Every Woman Should Know
Stuff Every Woman Should Know

Author: Alanna Kalb

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2011-05-18

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1594744858

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This pocket-sized handbook features all the skills a modern lady needs! This little gift book is packed with tips, tricks, and life hacks for women who need to know everything. With advice on etiquette and social situations, entertaining and cooking tips, do-it-yourself instructions, health information, self-defense techniques, and much, much more, this is the ultimate—but petite!—reference guide for go-getters, self-starters, and independent women everywhere. Featuring: · How to Ask for a Raise · Ten Stylish Pieces Every Woman Should Own · How to Throw a Football · Good Responses to Bad Pick-Up Lines · How to Host a Cocktail Party · How to Parallel Park

Stuff Every Graduate Should Know
Stuff Every Graduate Should Know

Author: Alyssa Favreau

Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2016-03-22

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1594748616

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The New York Times best seller makes the perfect graduation gift for young adults in the real world! This ultimate pocket-sized guide for life after school is filled with information for every step of the road to adulthood. Just because you’ve got a diploma in hand doesn’t mean you know everything—especially if it’s doing laundry, cleaning your house, or acing an interview. Topics include: · How to Find Your First Apartment · How to Write the Perfect Résumé · How to Survive Living with Your Parents · How to Make (and Stick to!) a Budget · How to Build A Professional Wardrobe

The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook
The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook

Author: Mary Lou Heiss

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2012-01-18

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1607743787

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AROUND THE WORLD IN A TEACUP Did you know that tea is the most widely consumed beverage on the planet after water? Or that all of the world’s tea originates from only three varieties of a single plant? While a cup of tea may be a simple pleasure for most of us, there are a dizzying number of tastes from which to choose. And every tea, whether a delicately sweet green tea from Japan or a bracing, brisk Darjeeling black, tells a story in the cup about the land that nurtured it and the tea-making skills that transformed it. In this authoritative guide, veteran tea professionals Mary Lou and Robert J. Heiss provide decades of expertise on understanding tea and its origins, the many ways to buy tea, and how to explore and enjoy the six classes of tea (green, yellow, white, oolong, black, and Pu-erh). Additional advice on steeping the perfect cup and storing tea at home, alongside a gallery of more than thirty-fi ve individual teas with tasting notes and descriptions make The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook a singular source of both practical information and rich detail about this fascinating beverage.

Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know
Stuff Every Wine Snob Should Know

Author: Melissa Monosoff

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2018-02-06

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1683690192

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Full of tips, trivia, and useful how-tos, this pocket-sized handbook is the perfect gift for wine lovers. Wine is one of the world’s oldest beverages, and there’s never been a better time to fill a glass with the fruit of the vine. Whether you prefer robust reds, crisp whites, or subtle rosés, you’ll find lots to drink in on the pages of this pocket-sized guide, packed with information, how-tos, and trivia for wine enthusiasts of every variety. Seasoned sommeliers and budding oenologists alike will learn all things wine, including: • How Wine Is Made • How to Pour a Glass of Wine • How to Pair Wine with Food • The Truth About Sulfites • How to Bring the Perfect Wine for Any Occasion • And more!