In this work, first published in 1936 by Alfred Knopf, the author describes the legendary and true origins of tea, the spread of its use as a beverage, the romantic trade that grew up around it, its introduction to Europe and the changes it brought about in European social and economic life. Ukers concludes with the numerous tributes to tea which occur in literature, art and music.
America's tea sage James Norwood Pratt now introduces a new generation of teaists to this legendary tea pioneer with this annotated and expanded edition which is sure to delight anyone whose daily life is infused with the ritual of tea.
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James Norwood Pratt is likely one of the most-read authorities on tea and tea lore, thanks to books translated into multiple languages and numerous columns, articles, videos and print and TV interviews in US and overseas media. Since the first edition of his classic Tea Lover s Treasury appeared in 1982, he has been an inspiring presence on the international tea scene. He is the author of James Norwood Pratt s Tea Dictionary, the worldwide tea trade s seminal reference work and is America s acknowledged Tea Sage.
In 2015, Pratt was the recipient of the John Harney Lifetime Achievement Award presented at World Tea Expo. He lives with his wife Valerie Turner Pratt in San Francisco, California.
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