Peltier, Warren V. <br/><br/>
The ancient art of tea :  discover happiness and contentment in a perfect cup of tea / 
Warren Peltier ; foreword by John T. Kirby. 
 - 1st ed. 
 - 159 p., [16] p. of plates :  ill. (some col.) ;  16 cm. 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references and index. 
<br/><br/>The art of tea -- Water for tea -- Preparing fire for tea -- The taste of tea -- Tea etiquette -- Refinement in tea. 
<br/><br/> "Fine tea leaves and resplendent utensils are only two elements of what is a dynamic process to fully enjoy tea. However, without skill in steeping tea, without a suitable environment to drink tea, without good spring water, without proper fire to boil water, without an understanding of tasting tea, such exquisiteness of tea leaves and utensils effectively become useless. The Ancient Art of Tea contains vital information to assist tea drinkers in their quest for yet another pot of delicious tea."--Provided by publisher.   This book teaches the two fundamental secrets to tea as practiced in ancient China technique and taste. These exemplify some of the basic concepts of the philosophy of tea, which greatly enhances tea enjoyment. Discover Happiness and Contentment in a Perfect Cup of Tea.  
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<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780804841535 (hardcover) 0804841535 (hardcover) 
<br/><br/><label>LCCN: </label>2010031889 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Tea--History.--China<br/>Tea--Social aspects--China.<br/>Chinese tea ceremony--China.<br/>Drinking customs--China.
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Geographic Terms: </label><br/>China--Social life and customs.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>GT2907.C6  / P45 2011 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>394.12/P36