The Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea

by Daniel Reid

The fine art of preparing and drinking tea has become a hallmark of Chinese civilization, handed down through the ages in China by monks and martial artists, doctors and hermits, emperors and alchemists. In his latest book, Daniel Reid explores Chinese tea in its manifold varieties, its long and colorful historical development in China, and its refinement as a mainstay of Chinese culture.

He describes the principles that lie at the heart...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848190867
• ISBN13: 9781848190863
• Release Date: November 2011
• Publisher: Singing Dragon
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.0"