The Alchemy of Tea - Tea Blending Handbook: ART, TECHNIQUES AND SECRETS OF A MYSTERIOUS AND FASCINATING PROFESSION

The Alchemy of Tea -Tea Blending HandbookFor the first time, this book reveals the secrets of tea blending: the fascinating and mysterious science and profession of blending teas and infusions. The Alchemy of Tea is the definitive tool for tea-lovers and entrepreneurs that will arouse their creativity and awaken their desire to discover aromas, textures and flavours.Victoria Bisogno, engineer and author of the Tea Sommelier Handbook, shares her knowledge and years of experience to guide readers in raising tea blending to a state of the art expertise in the field.CONTENTS:Acknowledgements ................................................. 7Introduction ............................................................. 9Chapter 1. Tea blending ......................................... 17Chapter 2. Ingredients ............................................ 37Chapter 3. Tea......................................................... 65Chapter 4: Fruits, flowers, spices and herbs .......... 97Chapter 5: Essences............................................... 153Chapter 6: Blending prerequisites .......................... 181Chapter 7: Blending techniques ............................. 197Chapter 8: Post-blending care................................ 221Chapter 9: 10 Golden Rules of Tea Blending ......... 245Chapter 10: Quality. Identification of defects.......... 261Annex I – Tips to prepare tea correctly ................... 291Bibliography ............................................................ 299Sites of Interest........................................................ 303 Read more