Teany Book: Stories, Food, Romance, Cartoons and, of Course, Tea [Paperback]

Moby (Author), Kelly Tisdale (Author)

Book Description

Release date: March 24, 2005

From the ninety-three teas on offer to the tempeh turkey club, Teany’s mix of delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine with a mellow atmosphere has made it a hit with the Lower East Side denizens who make it a habit to attend Teany’s casual afternoon tea (cucumber sandwiches anyone?). Since opening in 2002, internationally acclaimed musician Moby and his partner Kelly Tisdale have made Teany a home base for all things Moby—a hipster hangout, chic contemporary tea shop, and host to political and charity events.

With Teany Book, Moby and Kelly distill Teany into an idiosyncratic yet functional gift book that will teach the art of making Teany’s special lavender iced tea and creating nosh-worthy vegan lunches that even carnivores will enjoy, while also functioning as a popular history of the Lower East Side. In addition to instructions on how to become a true tea connoisseur and vegan chef du jour, Teany Book includes witty vignettes on Teany’s history, anecdotes from Moby and Kelly, and tea-based health and beauty tips, such as how to cure a hangover with green tea. At once a unique glance at the culture of downtown New York and a quirky cookbook highlighting a nutritious and beneficial diet, Teany Book is a perfect purchase for tea fans, foodies, and hipsters alike.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Teany, the quirky restaurant located in New York City's Lower East Side and owned by musician Moby and his ex-girlfriend, is known for serving delicious vegetarian food and over 100 flavors of tea. Fortunately, this highly entertaining book is much more than just a behind-the-scenes look at the eatery. Like the offbeat Teany, it is an exercise in eccentricity. Filled with everything from creative meat-free recipes (both for food and beauty aids) to a list of 23 things that are preferable to shrubbery, this scrapbook is both useful and absurdly hilarious. It opens by relaying a fake history of Teany, then captures the eclectic mood of the restaurant with a bizarre collection of anecdotes, cartoons, hangover cures, random customer interviews and song playlists. An abundance of information about the joys of tea and vegetarian eating, along with plenty of useless but amusing tidbits ("2/3 of Teany customers would rather go back in time than go to the moon!") round out this witty book, which will motivate readers who have never been to the trendy café to visit and join in the fun.
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About the Author

Moby was named the world’s bestselling alternative musician in 2001 and is the winner of four MTV Music awards. Known for his political and social activism, he has been a vegan for more than fifteen years.

Moby on the web: http://www.moby.com

Teany on the web: http://www.teany.com

Kelly Tisdale worked with Human Rights Watch before becoming co-owner of Teany with Moby.

Teany on the web: http://www.teany.com

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Studio (March 24, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142005053
• ISBN-13: 978-0142005057
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 0.6 x 8.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,341,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Unclassifiable, but great! March 28, 2005

By Shannon Okey VINE™ VOICE

Format:Paperback

teany ranks as one of my all-time favorite places to go when I'm in NYC. The food and tea are fabulous, the music and overall atmosphere brighten up even the darkest January day, and the staff is just awesome. So, I had to buy this book the second I spotted it, and I wasn't disappointed.

All their best recipes are included (finally I know what goes in a raspberry lime ricky!), along with fun behind-the-scenes stories and inspired ideas for using tea and organic ingredients to improve your life. If you've ever been to teany, you'll definitely enjoy this book, and if you haven't, it'll make you want to go there.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Entertaining and Good Recipies too! August 11, 2005

By Jennifer L. Jordan

Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase

I'm a bit biased because I've always been a Moby fan. I believe, though, that anyone who buys this book will enjoy it. Moby has a great sense of humor and it really comes through in this book. From hangover cures to general ramblings about everyday life, there's something for everyone.

As a tea enthusiast, I thought that I knew as much as you could know about the stuff. Wrong! I learned a great deal about different kinds of tea and how you should prepare them. There's also some info on how to use tea/tea bags as remedies for different ailments.

The recipies are great. The Cashew Nut Butter sandwich is tasty and Moby's mom has a good burrito recipie in the book as well. I'm not a vegetarian and I liked the way that it wasn't "shoved" down your throat (as some of my friends have done). There were also hints on how to change some of the recipies to suit your meat loving friends.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Teany and Sweet October 31, 2009

By Peabody

Format:Paperback

Although there aren't a ton of recipes, this book has a lot of heart. The recipes, though, -- especially the Raspberry lime ricky and cashew butter sandwiches-- are amazing but very simple, using a lot of everyday ingredients. Perfect for a romantic dinner or summer lunch with friends. The recipes span from cosmetic facials using tea and other natural ingredients, to cold drinks, to hot herbal infusions, to meal ideas. The little cartoon drawings a la Moby, suggested music playlists, and anecdotes along the way make this a book I love to read cozy near a bay window-- not just a cookbook you read standing up in the kitchen with the ingredients sitting before you. Many of the recipes have a loose, improvisational feel to them, which makes it feel like you can incorporate them into your life, not just for the rare fancy smancy dinner party-- although many of this recipes would totally impress dinner guests too.