"This excellent book is obviously written by someone who loves and lives with tea. The author provides a broad stroke history of tea and then begins to focus on particulars, with a special focus on the great Chinese teas (I had no idea how great until using this book as a point of departure). Very useful details on the selection of teas, the various methods of preparing tea (the Gaiwan and Gongfu methods), the importance of using the right water and the importance of brewing temperature/time are provided with enough detail to enable the novice to start enjoying this amazingly nuanced beverage. Did I mention that the book also reads well? I have read nearly everything in print (in English) and a bit that isn't about tea and I keep returning to Mr. Pratt's book for its concise and in depth insights." Perkins
“…probably the best single book on tea available on the market. It is a slim volume that instructs both novice and connoisseur alike. Written in an entertaining, discussive style with enough common sense knowledge and practicality to be a beginner’s guide, it is filled with anecdotes and history enough to make a connoisseur proud. Norwood Pratt’s New Treasury is probably the only book on tea you need, if you want only one."
—Darrell Corti
Written by Dorothea Johnson with forwards by James Norwood Pratt and Jennifer Petersen. This contemporary resource unravels the system of rules for the ritualized exchange of courtesies at a tea gathering so you can enjoy its amenities with confidence. Dorothea will help you avoid those embarrassing tea faux pas. Forget about all those raised pinkies tea time can be gracious without being pretentious. Topics Included: Tea History, Tea Tales, Hosting an Afternoon Tea at Home, Guest Duties at a Social Tea, Going Out to Tea, Business Etiquette and Tea, Making Introductions, Brewing Tea, Tea and Health, and Tea Recipes. Over 100 illustrations.
All In This Tea takes us into the world of tea by following world-renowned tea expert David Lee Hoffman to some of the most remote regions of China in search of the best handmade teas in the world. Wonderful, informative and well-worth arranging viewing with a local theatre. Please inquire about industry viewings with Mr. Hoffman or Ms. Leibrecht present. E-mail
Bruce Richardson's updated fourth edition of The Great Tea Rooms of America takes you on an insider's tour of 20 outstanding tea rooms in the United States and Canada. This edition is filled with 150 color photographs and contains touring suggestions so you can see the country with tea on your mind. Also included is a listing of America's Great Tea Shops and 25 pages of recipes.
Bruce Richardson is one of the leading voices in America's tea renaissance.
Inspired by the teachings of the Buddha, these forty-two contemporary short stories will uplift and inspire modern-day readers, who needn t have interest in Buddhist spiritual practice nor be familiar with Buddhist jargon to derive full enjoyment from reading them.
"Todd Walton's quietly told tales fill me with joy. How glad I am to share the world with such an amazing spirit and gifted writer!" -- James Norwood Pratt, author of The New Tea Lover's Treasury
Favorite tea poet, Earlene Grey ...
Have you ever wanted to hear the author read her own words? Here is your chance. Musings With a Cuppa - The Poetry of Tea is now available on Compact Disc. The entire book comes on one CD and the author beautifully reads all 82 poems.
The O'Neill Brothers: Tim and Ryan
The O'Neill Brothers have released over 30 CDs of beautiful instrumental piano music, and sold almost two million copies - all without being associated with a major record label. Along the way, they've written and performed music for HBO (including music for "Sex and the City"), NBC, PBS, ESPN, ShopNBC and CBS (including a recent episode of "Cold Case"). Several of their CD collections have hit the Billboard charts, their wedding music collections are top sellers on Amazon and The Knot, and their PBS special featuring Deborah Gibson was nominated for an Emmy award.
Critics and fans agree that Tim and Ryan bring a "refreshing style to piano music" and love the "enthusiasm and charming character" of the two brothers in concert. Publications such as the Los Angeles Times, Parenting Magazine, Mpls./St. Paul Magazine, and Minneapolis Star Tribune concur, describing The O'Neill Brothers' music as "reflective, soothing and stimulating" and rave about their "keyboard artistry."
"It's been such a great journey to get here," says Tim. "We've been fortunate not only to truly be able to enjoy what we do for a living, but to have people all over the country tell us, "We really appreciate what you do, too." It's really gratifying. And being able to say we did it all ourselves is icing on the cake." Sample or Buy Piano Brothers' Music
NEWS
Reading List So many great books, so little time, so why read books that don't help? Here's my recommended book list to better develop your professional tea business offered through Amazon. And yes, I have read ALL of these books! Only books that I own, have read, and think are worth the investment of time and money are included. So, it is a relatively long list that is part of the reference libary for Tea Business School.
