| Healing Teas from Around the World |
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| Reviewed by Harmonious Living | |
| Saturday, 23 September 2006 | |
 Author: Sylvia Schneider   Tea drinking has been practised throughout the world for hundreds of years. From the imperial court of ancient China to the Russian tea room, from the Japanese tea ceremony to British village teashops, the soothing, healing and invigorating effects of tea have been appreciated and understood by many people.In Healing Teas, Sylvia Schneider explores the history and traditions of tea, giving fascinating details of the different customs and methods of preparing tea in China, Japan, India, Tibet, the Arab world, the Americas, Europe and the British Isles. Here is valuable knowledge about recipes, the secrets of combining with exotic herbs and spices, and ancient blends that help to improve overall health and well-being. In this book you'll find tea recipes to help a wide range of ailments, including exhaustion, constipation, heartburn, bad breath, pre-menstrual syndrome, weight loss, ance, depression, nausea, cold/flu, stress, morning sickness, diarrhoea, tooth decay, insomnia and many more. I've enjoyed trying out some of the recipes found in the book, there's definitely a sense of ceremony when mixing together a variety of herbs and spices rather than just plopping a bag in a cup and I now keep some of my favourite blends pre-mixed for when I feel like indulging in some a little more exotic. Lavish illustrations and images throughout this book lend a sense of majesty and wonder to this ancient medicinal brew that can be found in some many forms throughout the world. If you're interested in venturing beyond your world of Five Roses, Joko and Rooibos then this book will be a great place to start. |
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