Tea Basics
Tea Basics

Author: Wendy Rasmussen

Publisher: Wiley

Published: 1998-12-07

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780471185185

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TEA BASICS Your complete guide to the perfect cup Civilized, soothing, delicious, and relaxing . . . tea offers an ideal refuge from the fast pace and stressful demands of life today. But with the astonishing array of teas currently available, how do you find a cup you can really call your own? Start with Tea Basics. This handy reference covers all of the essentials of tea buying, brewing, and tasting, and explores the comforts of ritual and healing that tea has provided through the centuries. As you sip and savor the wonderful flavors of black teas, green teas, oolongs, and scented/herbal teas, you'll understand why tea is consumed by more people worldwide than any other drink except water. So put the kettle on, put your feet up, and immerse yourself in Tea Basics! Inside you'll find: * Tea facts: its origins, history, and many varieties * Guidance on selection, blending, brewing, tasting, and storage * Tips on tea etiquette * A tea-tasting glossary * Select sources of tea and related equipment

The Tea Book
The Tea Book

Author: Linda Gaylard

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 1465445714

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Where does tea come from? With DK's The Tea Book, learn where in the world tea is cultivated and how to drink each variety at its best, with steeping notes and step-by-step recipes. Visit tea plantations from India to Kenya, recreate a Japanese tea ceremony, discover the benefits of green tea, or learn how to make the increasingly popular Chai tea. Exploring the spectrum of herbal, plant, and fruit infusions, as well as tea leaves, this is a comprehensive guide for all tea lovers.

The Basic Basics Kitchen Hacks and Hints
The Basic Basics Kitchen Hacks and Hints

Author: Glynn Christian

Publisher: Grub Street Cookery

Published: 2021-08-26

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1911667939

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TV-chef and food journalist Glynn Christian has been making cooks and chefs say Gosh! for over 40 years as he shared how ingredients work, demonstrated better techniques and revealed culinary secrets. This handbook collects over 300 of Glynn’s 'gosh-factor' hacks, explaining how best to handle garlic, why dull pasta is better, how to judge a Pavlova, how to make the frilly crusts on Portuguese egg tarts and why it should be ‘thumbs-up’ on kitchen knives. There’s a better way to roast nuts, a simpler way to bone small fish, a more reliable way to wok and a ban on foil tents. Plus frozen olives to keep a straight-up martini ice-cold.

Bartending Basics: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Bartending Basics: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Author: Thomas Morrell

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2009-04-22

Total Pages: 199

ISBN-13: 1435736362

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"Thomas Morrell has spent over thirteen years in the restaurant and bar industry. He has worked as a busboy, dishwasher, server, host, cook, manager and most importantly as a bartender. Over the years many people have asked him how they can become a bartender too. This book is his answer. Inside you will find information covering: bartending tools and terminology, Thomas' customer service philosophy, beer, wine, distilled spirits, mixed drinks, how to maximize your tips, bartending working environments, bartending professionalism, responsible bartending, finding work as a bartender"--P. [4] of cover.

Soil Basics, Management and Rhizosphere Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture
Soil Basics, Management and Rhizosphere Engineering for Sustainable Agriculture

Author: Channarayappa C.

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2018-10-16

Total Pages: 1832

ISBN-13: 1351044257

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Increase in global population, drastic changes in the environment, soil degradation and decrease in quality and quantity of agricultural productivity warranted us to adapt sustainable farming practices. This book focuses on soil health management and creating biased rhizosphere that can effectively augment the needs of sustainable agriculture.

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!

How to Have Friends through Basics
How to Have Friends through Basics

Author: Jacob Noson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-07-12

Total Pages: 86

ISBN-13: 1312349387

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Everyone needs friends lest the world he or she lives in is nought but an empty existence devoid of affection, laughter, empathy and mirth. For they see through whatever walls we build around us. They see the flaws and cracks in our armour and still relate.This book will be your guiding light into tapping into the art of making friends, and thus enjoying the numerous benefits that come with it. You never have to endure another fruitless acquaintance for the days you live if you apply these full proof steps in your interactions.Here's to a wonderful new chapter in your life!

Basics Film-Making 02: Screenwriting
Basics Film-Making 02: Screenwriting

Author: Robert Edgar

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13: 1350034703

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Basics Film-Making: Screenwriting is the second in the Basics Film-Making series and is aimed both at students on film production courses, as well as those wishing to write a short film. The book teaches the key elements of screenwriting through examining areas such as dialogue, sound, setting, shots and structure. It also provides advice to new film-makers on how to market their productions. This is an essential guide to screenwriting and will teach you to write and produce artistically satisfying shorts.

Green Tea
Green Tea

Author: Mary Lou Heiss

Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com

Published: 2010-05-07

Total Pages: 158

ISBN-13: 1458757781

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Enjoyed by millions the world over for two millennia as a soothing, fragrant hot drink, green tea has steadily gained popularity in recent years. Those looking for ways to experiment with this hip, healthy, and delicious beverage will find 50 sweet and savory recipes and beautiful color photos in Mary Lou Heiss's Green Tea. Included are recipes for everything from classic hot and iced green teas to fruit smoothies, cocktails, entrees, and desserts. Warm up with Chrysanthemum Harmony Green Tea or Cinnamon-Star Anise Green Tea, and find cool refreshment in Toasted Coconut Iced Green Tea or with a Green Tea, Watermelon, and Pear Smoothie. Green tea serves as a terrific ingredient in mixed drinks like the pomegranate-infused Tropical Sky. Rounding out this collection is a selection of savory and sweet food recipes, including Spicy Green Tea - Rubbed Grilled Salmon and White Chocolate - Green Tea Ice Cream. In addition to the versatility of this beverage, medical research has proven that drinking green tea can have significant health benefits such as lowering blood pressure, bolstering immunity, protecting skin from free-radical damage, and reducing the incidence of cancer. It contains fluoride, helping to reduce the risk of cavities, and has also been shown to help maintain a healthy digestive tract.In Green Tea, enthusiasts will learn information on the history of green tea and how to select, purchase, brew, and store it. No matter how it's served, green tea is guaranteed to calm the mind and stimulate the palate with its unique, timeless flavor.

Kawaii Café Bubble Tea
Kawaii Café Bubble Tea

Author: Stacey Kwong

Publisher: Rock Point Gift & Stationery

Published: 2024-01-09

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1631069888

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Make your own delicious bubble teas while enjoying fun anime illustrations with Kawaii Café Bubble Tea.