Tea in the City: New York [Paperback]

Elizabeth Knight; Bruce Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Tea in the City | Publication Date: April 15, 2006

Two of America’s leading tea writers have combined their talents to introduce you to all things tea in The Big Apple. Elizabeth Knight, tea sommelier at the grand St. Regis Hotel, leads you across Manhattan and it’s boroughs to experience over 100 tea rooms, tea salons, tea shops, tea bars, hotel teas, museum teas, tea cafes and restaurants that serve exceptional tea. Over 130 color photographs by Bruce Richardson and lots of neighborhood maps aid you in experiencing the city with tea on your mind.

Editorial Reviews

Review

This concise, colorful book offers a definitive guide to the best places serving tea! ...a joy to peruse. --Troy Segal, Zagat Survey, February 15, 2006

Find your tea experience in the city like a pro. A “must have” for all who love tea and travel. --Barbara Cockerham, TeaTime, February 12, 2006

A much needed and long awaited guide to tea in New York City! --Pearl Dexter, TEA A Magazine, February 16, 2006

About the Author

Author Elizabeth Knight is well acquainted with the “must-sip spots” of New York City. She has known and loved the city for 22 years and currently serves as the Tea Sommelier at the city’s historic St. Regis Hotel. Beyond the Big Apple, Ms. Knight is frequently called upon as a tea and hospitality authority, sharing her knowledge of tea through speaking engagements, television appearances and as author of such popular books as Tea With Friends and Welcome Home. She also has written numerous articles on tea, entertaining and travel for Romantic Homes magazine and various tea publications. Bruce Richardson spends much of his time educating Americans in the art of celebrating afternoon tea. As a writer, photographer, tea blender and frequent guest speaker at tea events across the nation, he draws from his fourteen years of experience operating one of America’s best-known tea rooms – the Elmwood Inn in Perryville, Kentucky. Bruce is the author of six books on tea, including The Great Tea Rooms of Britain, The Great Tea Rooms of America, and The New Tea Companion. He is a columnist for Fresh Cup magazine and a contributing writer to several tea related publications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 114 pages
• Publisher: Benjamin Press; 1 edition (April 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966347870
• ISBN-13: 978-0966347876
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 4.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #942,961 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tea in the City: New York, July 30, 2006

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Robert Button "Geezer Pilot" (New Jersey) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tea in the City: New York (Paperback)

I've lived in the New York area for over 30 years and had no idea New York offered SO MANY places to try/sip tea. This is a definitive guide! It is easily organized and peppered with wonderful ancedotes of tea lore as well as tea information. Out of towners will find it very helpful and even true New Yorkers will discover abundant surprises. The book's size makes it easy to carry in pocket or purse.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth every penny!, January 3, 2008

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ElenitaB (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tea in the City: New York (Paperback)

I had slight sticker shock and hesitated to buy this book. In fact, when it arrived, I was a bit unhappy with the small size. Having perused this small tome (with a cuppa in hand, of course), I've come to realize that my reservations were in vain. What a great book for the tea lover! This guide is not only informative, but well written. I'll be reading it again and again, and I'm sure that many a happy afternoon will be spent in the City (and here in Brooklyn, too) thanks to Ms. Knight. The only downside is that the fifth NYC borough is not mentioned... sounds like a great opportunity for someone in Staten Island to rise to the occasion for a possible (and hoped for by this reader) 2008 edition.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome!, August 1, 2006

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blondie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Tea in the City: New York (Paperback)

Going for tea is my new "thing" that relaxes me. I found this book and picked one up for me and a friend. I haven't taken it out of my bag because it's so useful.
I look forward to the winter when I can check out all these places and cozy up with a nice cup of tea (who knew they all existed???!) and meet up with the girls to catch up.