Bøger af Jane Pettigrew

This book explores the history of alfresco dining and discovers how different generations have picnicked in style. Whether you're off to Henley or escaping to a quiet corner of the countryside, it contains ideas for stylish accessories as well as recipes to inspire you.

A refreshing way to classify the most popular drink in the world. Over 90 different teas from around the world are classified. Includes 'character' and 'brewing tips' for every classified tea. Covers old and new teas: black, green, yellow and even white teas. A refreshingly new way to understand and classify tea for all tea lovers. Over 90 teas from around the world are classified, including black, green, yellow and even white teas. The 'character' and 'Brewing Tips' are provided for every classified tea. Written by one of the world's leading experts on the subject, the book covers teas from across Asia (including China, Japan, India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia and Taiwan) through to North America and a range of African countries. Richly illustrated throughout with images of tea history, tea ceremonies and the different tea leaves and brews. The book comes in the bestselling format of Whisky Classified. Of course no book on tea would be complete without details on leaf grades, tea blends and perfect brewing, and the authors provide details on all of these to ensure all tea lovers enjoy their perfect 'cuppa'.

Freshly updated and expanded, the third edition of The New Tea Companion offers students of tea the most up-to-date details and images of over a hundred teas from the world's most famous tea-producing regions, including China, India, Sri Lanka, Kenya and Japan, as well as from countries lesser-known for tea cultivation, such as Australia and South Korea. Each entry contains an illuminating descripton of the tea's character, taste, and apperarance along with essential tips for proper steeping.Brimming with rich photographs and illustrations, this classic reference book - used by tea purveyors worldwide - covers the ancient origins of tea to the modern tea renaissance in Europe and America. These two respected authors guide you to the best Darjeelings, classic Chinese greens, and captivating artisanal teas from tea masters wround the world.Official textbook for the Canadian Tea Sommelier Certification courses.

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.