Aromatic Teas and Herbal Infusions

by Laura Fronty

With tea consumption in the United States at an all-time high, this book presents a complete reference to enjoying a variety of soothing teas from around the world--from tart Egyptian karkade to spicy masala from India to Moroccan mint--with recipes, serving ideas, and more. 100 color photos. Available

Genres: Tea, Cookbooks, Cooking

127 pages, Hardcover

First published April 7, 1997

Reviews

[Linda (NOT RECEIVING NOTIFICATIONS) · Rating 2 out of 5]

Beginning with a brief history of where brewing tea started Aromatic Teas and Herbal Infusions is a nice incorporation of colorful pictures and interesting recipes if the lay person can find all the ingredients. Not everything will be found in your cupboard but with access to the internet the reader shold be able to find what is needed. The problem that you'll need to remember is the cost. I grow many herbs and have first-hand access to pesticide-free plants. Do you? Also, who has access to cowberry leaves and cherry stems?

I am always concerned when an author gives the reader a recipe to try without exact amounts. Tell me how much zest of lemon... a half teaspoon (?) and should it be from a fresh lemon or can it be dried? When something requires orange blossom water tell me how to make it. Give me alternatives to using sugar cubes such as how much stevia can be used in the recipe. These are little gripes but I think the reader should know this before buying the book.

Ms. Fronty has some unusual tea recipes but, frankly, I was disappointed there weren't more. I would have enjoyed if the author limited the book to tea recipes only with a wider variety to try. There are many better books out there with herbal infusions, homemade potpourris, and massage oils. On the plus side the pictures are wonderful but I would suggest trying to find this book at the library before investing any monies.

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the beginning of the book where the author discusses the history of tea and the variety of ways it is prepared and served around the world. Most of the recipes she presents later on seem quite simple - if, in fact, you have access to those herbs and ingredients. Although Fronty champions the joys of having a personal herb garden, I was disappointed that she did not provide more information on the basics of getting started. There was also not a source guide in the back for the best places to locate some of the harder-to-find ingredients. Still, a fun book for tea lovers to look through, plenty of good ideas, and the pictures are just gorgeous.

[Nenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very nice and informative start guide to tisanes.

[Lili · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is short and quite pretty, but the information it presents is not the most exciting.