A HISTORY OF TEA: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF THE WORLD’S FAVORITE BEVERAGE
Book ID/图书代码： 02911018C00376
English Summary/英文概要： As the world’s most popular beverage, tea has fascinated us, awakened us, motivated us, and calmed us for well over two thousand years.
A History of Tea tells the compelling story of the rise of tea in Asia and its eventual spread to the West and beyond. From the Chinese tea houses of the ancient Tang Dynasty (618-907) to the Japanese tea ceremonies developed by Zen Buddhist monks, and the current social issues faced by tea growers in India and Sri Lanka—this fascinating book explores the complex history of this universal drink.
This in-depth look illuminates the industries and traditions that have developed as tea spread throughout the world and it explains how tea is transformed into the many varieties that people drink each day. It also features a quick reference guide on subjects such as tea types, proper terminology and brewing.
Whatever your cup of tea—green, black, white, oolong, chai, Japanese, Chinese, Sri Lankan, American or British—every tea aficionado will enjoy reading A History of Tea to learn more about their favorite beverage.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 作为世界上最受欢迎的饮料，两千多年来，茶一直吸引着我们，唤醒着我们，激励着我们，使我们平静下来。
《茶之历史》讲述了一个引人注目的故事，介绍了茶如何从亚洲起源并最终如何在西方和其他地区普及下来。从中国古代唐朝（618-907）的茶馆到日本禅宗僧侣发展起来的茶道，再到印度和斯里兰卡茶农目前面临的社会问题——这本引人入胜的书探索了这种普遍饮料的复杂历史。
这一深入的研究了随着茶在世界各地的传播而发展起来的产业和传统，并解释了茶是如何转变成人们每天饮用的不同品种。它还提供了不同主题的快速参考指南，如茶的类型，正确的术语和冲泡。
无论你喝的是什么茶——绿茶、红茶、白茶、乌龙茶、印度茶、日本茶、中国茶、斯里兰卡茶、美国茶还是英国茶——每一个茶迷都会喜欢读一本关于茶的历史书，从而更多地了解他们最喜欢的饮料。（XMM）
Awards/获奖情况：“这本书揭示了茶的进化过程中最肮脏和最崇高的元素，才得以让这本书成为如此令人着迷——最好配上一杯你最爱的茶，一饮无尽。”——《意识选择杂志》
“本书介绍了茶的历史以及传播到世界各地的历程。茶叶贸易的历史真的很有趣，充满了战争、毒品和秘密。这本书做了一个可爱的工作，给历史和分享不同的文化观点和方法的茶。”——Crafty Moms Share博客
"It’s this unveiling of both the sordid and sublime elements of tea’s evolution that make the book such a fantastically riveting read—one served best with a bottomless cup of your most beloved blend." —Conscious Choice magazine
"It provides the history of tea and its introduction to the various parts of the world. The history of tea trade is really quite interesting with wars, drugs and secrets filling the stories. This book does a lovely job of giving the history and sharing the various cultures views and methods of tea." —Crafty Moms Share blog
About the Author/作者介绍： 劳拉•C•马丁是一位获奖作家，著有超过25本关于园艺、自然和手工艺的书籍。几十年来，她一直在研究植物的复杂性，并在《家居事务》和《胜利花园》等电视节目中亮相。她曾担任《亚特兰大家庭与生活方式》和《佐治亚杂志》的花园栏目编辑，为从美国园艺师到《改善居家与花园》等出版物撰稿。Laura C. Martin is an award-winning author of more than 25 books on gardening, nature and crafts. She has studied the complexities of plants for decades and has appeared on television shows such as Home Matters and Victory Garden. She served as the garden editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles and Georgia magazine and has written for publications ranging from American Horticulturist to Better Homes & Gardens.
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