Teas and Tisanes

by Jill Norman

Identifies a wide variety of teas, including some uncommon flower and herb teas, describes their cultivation and trade, and includes recipes for tea-based drinks

Genres: Nonfiction, Tea, Cookbooks

41 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Jill created the Penguin Cookery Library in the 1960s and 1970s, bringing many first-class authors to the list. She has since become a Glenfiddich trophy winner in her own right, and is a leading authority on the use of herbs and spices. She is the literary trustee of the Elizabeth David estate, and worked with Mrs David for many years.

Reviews

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did you know tea has been grown in China for over 1500 years? Or that when tea was introduced in the West by Venetian traders, it was used medicinally for stomach problems and gout? This little book provides an overview of a history of tea, its cultivation and processing, types of teas and tisanes, and recipes. I don’t think I’ll be cooking stuffed prunes any time soon, but the recipes for iced tea punch and spiced tea are tempting. Lots of pictures.

[Gabriel H. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is a very pretty little book, with some solid basic tea info and pictures. It is also so extremely and constantly clearly written by an English person who is real nostalgic for imperialism. It is very funny how immediately it becomes clear that any time the phrase "the public" is used, it exclusively refers to the middle- and upper-class English public. It is also genuinely kind of horrifying. So like. Can I recommend it? Not sure. Will I probably keep it to use as a quick reference text now and again? Yeah, I suspect so.

[StrangeBedfellows · Rating 4 out of 5]

��This book is adorable and informative. It's the perfect companion to any tea lover, and would make a wonderful gift. You'll find a brief history of tea, descriptions of various types, and even some recipes.

[Dianna Caley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really fun. It had a history of tea, a run down of the different varieties and different countries in which they originate. The pictures were beautiful and the recipes at the end looked fun. I made earl grey shortbread cookies for Christmas last year and they were delicious.

[Vermillion · Rating 5 out of 5]

I bought this when I was working for Williamson & Magor (now just Williamson, you know, the people who make the elephant tea caddies). At one time, W&M were as big as Whittards, and carried similar stock. I duly got clued up on tea with this little book.

[Shree · Rating 4 out of 5]

Small coffee table book on Teas and Tisanes along with the history of Teas origin and popularity.