Chinese Tea

Informationen zum Autor Liu Tong is a graduate of the School of Foreign Languages, Peking University. Previously a translator, Liu is currently an editor at the English Editorial Office of The Commercial Press. Klappentext An illustrated introduction to the ancient culture of tea in China and its popularisation around the world. Zusammenfassung In this illustrated introduction Liu Tong provides a fascinating insight into the ancient culture of Chinese tea! the trade! tradition! literature! philosophy and ceremony associated with drinking tea in China and its popularisation around the world. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Good tea from remote mountains; 2. The art of tea-making; 3. Well-known tea drinkers and books about tea; 4. The spread of tea from China; 5. The lingering taste of famous teas; 6. Tea utensils; 7. Tea-Zen affinity; 8. Tea ceremony in China; 9. Tea-drinking customs; Appendix: chronological table of the Chinese dynasties.

Product details

• Authors: Tong Liu
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.03.2012
• EAN: 9780521186803
• ISBN: 978-0-521-18680-3
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 230 mm x 7 mm
• Series: Introductions to Chinese Culture; Introductions to Chinese Culture
• Subjects: Guides > Food & drink; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous