Cookbooks & Beverages
A few years ago my employee Elizabeth and I generally unpacked UPS shipments from our book distributors and publishers around lunchtime, and we found ourselves particularly vulnerable to all the fine cookbooks arriving. This listing is by no means all of our cookbooks. It is a gathering of recent and/or interesting titles along with a few classics added to show we have grounding in our selection. My mother raised me to read cookbooks somewhat the same as a novel or a history or a biography. Pretty pictures and clever premises are not enough to stock a title. It must have accessible content as well, and a cookbook with good writing is a treasure.
The Way of Tea: Health, Harmony, and Inner Calm
The Way of Tea: Health, Harmony, and Inner Calm
Clarity. Health. Peace of mind. Discover them all through The Way of Tea.
In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll explore every facet of tea—practical, cultural, and deeply spiritual—and learn how to bring these timeless traditions into your modern life.
Drawing on the wisdom of Chinese tea masters and the refined Japanese practice of chanoyu (the tea ceremony), The Way of Tea invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and cultivate mindfulness. You'll also uncover the remarkable health benefits of tea. Packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and amino acids, tea can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve dental health, and even decrease the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and eye conditions.
Beyond its physical benefits, tea offers a meditative ritual that nurtures calm, presence, and self-awareness. By embracing these simple yet profound practices, you'll find yourself on a path toward lasting tranquility.
This expanded edition features:
An in-depth guide to tea's many health benefits
A brewing primer for beginners using the intuitive "leaves in a bowl" method
Step-by-step instructions for the Bowl and Teapot tea ceremonies
48 pages of stunning color photos, prints, and paintings from the author's personal collection
With The Way of Tea as your guide, discover how a humble cup can become a daily ritual for both physical vitality and inner peace.
