Green Tea: 50 Hot Drinks, Cool Quenchers, and Sweet and Savory Treats (Hardcover)

~ (Author) "Second only to water in consumption, green tea is modern-day cultural icon in China, Japan, and South Korea..." (more)
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Product Description

This gorgeous, four-color gift book showcases just why green tea is so popular in American culture today. The opening chapter covers the basic health benefits of drinking green tea, its history, and how to select, store, and brew it. With beautiful color photos throughout, and 50 delicious recipes for hot and cold teas, smoothies and cocktails, and even savory and sweet foods, this is the perfect gift for anyone who enjoys green tea.

About the Author

Mary Lou Heiss is co-owner of Culinary Specialties CooksShopHere, a specialty food store in Northhampton, Massachusetts. She frequently travels to Asia to research and purchase tea for her store, and lectures on Asian/world cuisines, tea, tea gardens, and other aspects of tea culture.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press; 1st printing/original Cover Art edition (April 25, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558322981
• ISBN-13: 978-1558322981
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #494,466 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Quite a Treat, May 25, 2006

By	Rita M. Bleiman "Author - 'Dirty Tricks'" (Northampton, Ma.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is so beautiful that you might want to buy it just for that. But I've sampled quite a few of the recipes and they are wonderfully creative and delicious. This would make a terrific gift for the person who has everything.

Rita Bleiman

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique and Creative - Good resource book, May 7, 2006

By	Traveling Gourmet "Loves to Cook" (usa) - See all my reviews

The book is just wonderful. Has so many unique ideas on how to use green tea . Loved all the summer recipes with ginger and pineapple. Recipes are well thought out and very doable.
Great Photos

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Tasting Beverages, April 28, 2006

By	Susan A. McKeen "Editor In Chief" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I love this book. The fabulous photography made me want to make every recipe right away. The Va-Va Voom Mint Green Tea was as delicious as the photo. We served it at two events and it received compliments from dozens of guests. This book is a must have for Spring and Summer entertaining. - Susan Yachiye McKeen, Editor-in-Chief, Tea Experience Digest - the Premier Magazine for Tea Enthusiasts.