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035 _a(OCoLC)ocn654312789
040 _cLearning Resource Center
_dHoly Name University.
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100 1 _aPeltier, Warren V.
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245 1 4 _aThe ancient art of tea :
_bdiscover happiness and contentment in a perfect cup of tea /
_cWarren Peltier ; foreword by John T. Kirby.
250 _a1st ed.
264 _aTokyo, Japan ;
_aRutland, Vermont, U.S.A. :
_bTuttle Publishing,
_c©2011.
300 _a159 p., [16] p. of plates :
_bill. (some col.) ;
_c16 cm.
336 _atext
_btext
504 _aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
505 _a The art of tea -- Water for tea -- Preparing fire for tea -- The taste of tea -- Tea etiquette -- Refinement in tea.
520 _a"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.
_bThis 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.
521 _a
650 0 _aTea
_zChina
_xHistory.
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650 0 _aTea
_xSocial aspects
_zChina.
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650 0 _aChinese tea ceremony
_zChina.
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650 0 _aDrinking customs
_zChina.
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651 0 _aChina
_xSocial life and customs.
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