A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea

Selecting and Brewing the Perfect Cup of Sencha, Matcha, and Other Japanese Teas

A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Tea
Per Oscar Brekell
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Paperback
h229 x 152mm - 96pg
14 Sep 2021 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9784805316382
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Do you know the difference between a bancha and a hojicha? How to brew the perfect matcha? With this book you will! Japanese tea expert Per Oscar Brekell is one of the few foreigners to complete the difficult training in Japan as a tea instructor. Now, with this book, he shares the secrets and insights he' s gleaned from a career dedicated to promoting and preparing this ancient beverage. Combining a practical approach with in-depth knowledge and a keen eye for the healthful benefits of tea, this visual guide will help you understand everything from how tea is picked and processed to the physical and mental health benefits that come from drinking it. Through stunning color photos and engaging information from Brekell, readers of this book will get:A guided tour of Japan' s main tea-growing regions, from Uji/Kyoto to Shizuoka and Kagoshima, and a journey from leaf to cupAn introduction to top-grade premium and single-estate Japanese teas like yabukita, koshun, yamakai, sofu and asatsuyuA detailed guide to brewing Japanese teas to enhance their flavor and to highlight their healthful propertiesAn in-depth look at traditional Japanese teapots and teacupsA curated selection of teas suitable for home brewing and serving in various situations Every tea lover will find something to savor in this comprehensive introduction to the incredible world of Japanese teas.
Born in Sweden, Per Oscar Brekell developed an interest in Japanese tea during high school, a passion that grew and later led to his move to Japan. He studied at Gifu University and became a certified Japanese tea instructor, completing an internship at the Tea Research Center in Shizuoka. After working for the Japan Tea Export Council, he started his own tea business in 2018, instituting tea education projects internationally and arranging tea events and seminars in Japan. He is the first non-Japanese to receive a certificate for preparing handmade sencha, and in 2016 was awarded the Challenge Prize by the World Green Tea Association.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9784805316382
Published: 14 Sep 2021
Published In: United States
Imprint: Tuttle Publishing
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Format: Paperback
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Pages: 96

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