Jane Pettigrew

Bruce Richardson

British writer and tea historian Jane Pettigrew has joined forces again with American tea writer Bruce Richardson to chronicle the fascinating story of tea s influence on British and American culture, commerce and community spanning nearly four centuries. These two leading tea professionals have seen first-hand the current tea renaissance sweeping modern culture and have written over two dozen books on the subject of tea, including The New Tea Companion. No beverage has shaped Western civilization more than the ancient elixir - tea. Follow tea's amazing journey from Canton to London, Boston and beyond as these two leaders of today's tea renaissance weave a fascinating story detailing how the leaves of a simple Asian plant shaped the culture and politics of both the United Kingdom and the United States. CHAPTER HIGHLIGHTS THE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY: First Tea in England * East India Company * America s Thirst for Tea * Tea Jars & Caddies THE EIGHTEENTH CENTURY: Teas for Sale * Tea Smuggling * Tea Etiquette * Liberty Tea * Boston Tea Party THE NINETEENTH CENTURY: An Empire Built on Tea * Jane Austen s Tea Things * Afternoon Tea * Glasgow Tea Movement * Tea & Suffrage THE TWENTIETH CENTURY: Teabags * The Tea Room Movement * Wartime Tea * Rise of American Tea Brands * Tea Dances * Specialty Tea THE TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY The American Teasmith * Tea & Health * The Starbucks Effect * Culinary Tea Here is history as it should be written. In a spell-binding way the story skips merrily along while seeming to skip nothing; it moves quickly but never seems to hurry. Any lover of quaint and curious lore will spend happy hours taking instruction from these authors. James Norwood Pratt"

Tea's Influence on Commerce, Culture & Community

A Social History of Tea

Drawing on the collections and archives of the National Trust, this book offers a comprehensive exploration of the social history of tea from the 17th century to the present day.

This definitive guide to tea is a global journey of discovery of the origins of tea by a world-renowned tea expert.

Discovering Producing Regions and Their Teas

Jane Pettigrew's World of Tea

More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe—some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.

The Tea Companion

Gives advice on where to buy tea and what kind of tea to buy, with a history of tea-drinking customs in countries all over the world, and instructions on having an afternoon tea party

This is the latest edition of the definitive guide to teas throughout the world. Beautifully illustrated, this classic book gives detailed information and brewing instructions for over 80 teas. Chapters on the newest information about tea and health, tea production, and tea blending are included. It is a valuable addition to libraries of tea novices or professionals. If you have ever wondered about the time and temperature to brew your teas, this is the book for you.

A Guide to Teas Throughout the World

The New Tea Companion

This wonderful collection of the best recipes for a traditional British tea will satisfy even the most jaded of palates. Hundreds of recipes for cakes, biscuits, buns, scones, breads, and rolls are provided here with clear instructions and mouthwatering images. From Herb Bread, Cheese and Celery Whirls, and Scarborough Muffins to Melting Moments Biscuits, Fat Rascals, Seventeenth-Century Honey Cake, and Daniel's Coffee and Drambuie Meringues, there is something for everyone. All the basics of good teatime cooking are provided and great tips on common baking problems and how to avoid them. Including not only a brief history of the recipes (many going back centuries), but also the best teas to drink with each one, this is the ultimate book for enjoying the wonderful occasion of an afternoon tea.

Traditional Teatime Recipes

This guide covers everything from how tea was first 'discovered' to advice on where to buy it, how it should be stored to making the perfect cup of tea. It contains a country-by-country directory tasting notes and descriptions of more than 70 individual teas and their characteristics.

Discover the World's Most Exquisite Tea Leaves

The Connoisseur's Guide to Tea

The Tea Council's guide to the best tea places

Tea in the City: London is the authoritative guide to everything one would need to know about experiencing the quintessential British past time. This colorful guide will lead its readers to the best stores and tea rooms in London, including maps, beautiful photographs and traveling hints from the author.

A Tea Lover's Guide to Sipping and Shopping in the City

London

a complete collection of traditional recipes

Jane Pettigrew's Tea time

Tea is an international drink, both in terms of its origins and popularity, and has a colorful and fascinating story to tell. This handsome illustrated reference is a guide to all the major varieties of tea—favorites such as Darjeeling, Assam, and Earl Grey, as well as the more acquired tastes of Lapsang Souchong, Keemun, and Nilgiri. The main part of the book is a directory of teas grouped by country of production, and subdivided by region, then by tea type. There is a brief introduction to each tea-producing area, accompanied by maps for each. The countries covered are China, Japan, Nepal, India, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Georgia, Kenya, and Malawi. Each individual tea is illustrated by close-up photography of the dry leaf, wet leaf and infusion, with an accompanying description of characteristics and brewing tips to enjoy the variety at its best.

The Tealover's Companion

The National Trust Book of Tea-time Recipes

“There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea.” Henry James Portrait of a Lady. Given the popularity of National Trust tea-rooms, visitors would seem to echo James’ sentiment. Jane Pettigrew has collected recipes for cakes, breads and biscuits from National Trust cooks and chefs to provide a survey of regional dishes that use local ingredients: for example, Old Peculier Fruit Cake from Yorkshire, Bara Brith, the traditional Welsh tea bread, and Irish potato cakes. Tempting goodies also include sticky lemon cake and chocolate orange drizzle cake. Examples of tea’s associations with National Trust properties are legion and in this book Pettigrew discovers curious and ornate tea wares from the Orient and from Europe, relates stories of bizarre tea parties, and finds that each afternoon at Lanhydrock in Cornwall a tea table is set with lace cloth, fine porcelain, silver tea knives and linen napkins – just as tea tables have been set in Britain since the late 19th century.

Tea-Time Recipes

Taking the very best recipes for teatime treats from the National Trust, this new edition has been updated and expanded to include more atmospheric colour photography. A wonderful collection of the best recipes for a traditional British tea, from well-known favourites to regional and historic gems that have stood the test of time. Hundreds of recipes for cakes, biscuits, buns, scones, breads, rolls are provided with clear instructions and mouthwatering images. From Herb Bread, Cheese and Celery Whirls and Scarborough Muffins to Melting Moments biscuits, Fat Rascals, Seventeenth-Century Honey Cake and Daniel's Coffee and Drambuie Meringues, there is something for everyone. All the basics of good teatime cooking are covered, including pastry, basic bread-making and pie-making with useful tips on common baking problems and how to avoid them. The author is a leading expert on tea, food and tea history, and she provides not only a brief history of the recipes (some going back centuries) but also the best teas to drink with them. This is the ultimate book for enjoying the wonderful british tradition of an afternoon tea.

Good Old-fashioned Recipes

National Trust Teatime Baking Book

Explores the history of tea, from making and serving tea to tea-drinking etiquette and the paraphernalia used.

Afternoon Tea

Takes the reader through the various fascinating groups of tea equipage used over the past 350 years.

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