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Soothe the body, mind, spirit, and senses—with tea
Tea For Dummies is your guide to enjoying the delicate flavors and health benefits of the world's second most popular beverage. This book helps novices and connoisseurs alike step confidently into the vast, versatile world of tea. Learn which teas are right for you and brew the perfect cup. We'll also look at the research on tea's benefits, including lower blood pressure, reduced stress, lessened risk of cancer and cognitive decline, and easier weight management. Where is tea grown? How is it processed? What's the best way of incorporating tea into a healthy lifestyle? How is tea enjoyed around the world? Dummies answers all your tea questions, so you can enjoy every sip.
Learn the basics of tea production and preparation
Discover the varieties of tea and get to know their effects
Develop a deep knowledge of tea to enhance the experience of drinking or serving it
Maximize the mental and physical health benefits of herbal and caffeinated teas
This compendium of tea wisdom is perfect for anyone looking for a deeper enjoyment and appreciation of tea. We'll help you figure out where to start with tea, and if you're already part of the tea fan club, we'll inspire and fascinate you even more.
Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Tea 5
Chapter 1: It's Time for Tea 7
Chapter 2: Tea for You, Tea for Me 13
Chapter 3: From Garden to Cup 25
Part 2: Talking about Different Types of Tea 39
Chapter 4: Black Tea 41
Chapter 5: Green Tea 53
Chapter 6: Oolong (Wulong) Tea 63
Chapter 7: White Tea 69
Chapter 8: Other Teas 75
Chapter 9: Herbal Teas 83
Chapter 10: Drinking Tea Like an Expert 91
Part 3: Getting Curious about Caffeine 113
Chapter 11: Caffeine: Tempest in a Teacup? 115
Chapter 12: Less Is Not Always More — Decaffeinated Tea 133
Part 4: Spilling the Tea about Health Benefits 139
Chapter 13: Tea and Its Powerful Antioxidants 141
Chapter 14: Investigating the Health Benefits of Tea 149
Chapter 15: Investigating the Health Benefits of Herbal Tea 167
Part 5: My Cup of Tea — Around the World 183
Chapter 16: Exploring Tea-Producing Regions of the World 185
Chapter 17: Embracing Age-Old Traditions and Ceremonies 195
Chapter 18: Insight into the Tea Industry 207
Part 6: Let's Have Tea — In the Kitchen, at the Bar 217
Chapter 19: Cooking and Baking with Tea 219
Chapter 20: Tea and Food Pairing 249
Chapter 21: Tea Mixology 257
Part 7: The Part of Tens 285
Chapter 22: Ten Plus Things to Do with Tea That You Don't Like 287
Chapter 23: More Than Ten Myths about Tea 291
Glossary 297
Index 305
