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Clarity. Health. Peace of mind. Discover them all through The Way of Tea.
In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll explore every facet of tea—practical, cultural, and deeply spiritual—and learn how to bring these timeless traditions into your modern life.
Drawing on the wisdom of Chinese tea masters and the refined Japanese practice of chanoyu (the tea ceremony), The Way of Tea invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and cultivate mindfulness. You'll also uncover the remarkable health benefits of tea. Packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and amino acids, tea can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve dental health, and even decrease the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and eye conditions.
Beyond its physical benefits, tea offers a meditative ritual that nurtures calm, presence, and self-awareness. By embracing these simple yet profound practices, you'll find yourself on a path toward lasting tranquility.
This expanded edition features:
With The Way of Tea as your guide, discover how a humble cup can become a daily ritual for both physical vitality and inner peace.
In this beautifully illustrated book, you'll explore every facet of tea—practical, cultural, and deeply spiritual—and learn how to bring these timeless traditions into your modern life.
Drawing on the wisdom of Chinese tea masters and the refined Japanese practice of chanoyu (the tea ceremony), The Way of Tea invites you to slow down, savor the moment, and cultivate mindfulness. You'll also uncover the remarkable health benefits of tea. Packed with antioxidants, polyphenols, and amino acids, tea can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress, improve dental health, and even decrease the risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes, and eye conditions.
Beyond its physical benefits, tea offers a meditative ritual that nurtures calm, presence, and self-awareness. By embracing these simple yet profound practices, you'll find yourself on a path toward lasting tranquility.
This expanded edition features:
- An in-depth guide to tea's many health benefits
- A brewing primer for beginners using the intuitive "leaves in a bowl" method
- Step-by-step instructions for the Bowl and Teapot tea ceremonies
- 48 pages of stunning color photos, prints, and paintings from the author's personal collection
With The Way of Tea as your guide, discover how a humble cup can become a daily ritual for both physical vitality and inner peace.
Price: $15.99
Pages: 272
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publication Date:
07 June 2022
Trim Size: 8.00 X 5.12 in
ISBN: 9780804854368
Format: Paperback
Aaron Fisher studied anthropology and philosophy and traveled the world extensively--spending several years in India, China, and Japan--before settling in Taiwan, where he currently resides. He has been studying and writing about tea for two decades and is the co-founder and editor-in-chief of The-Leaf.org, an online magazine promoting an understanding of tea and the Tao. He is also senior editor for The Art of Tea magazine and has published many articles in Chinese and English in periodicals such as Puerh Teapot and Enjoying Tea. He helped translate and edit Sian Yan Yun's The Tea Horse Road and is the author of Tea Wisdom.