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January 31, 2017

Tea Sommelier on Teapot Tuesday

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I am far from being a tea expert Although I love tea there is a lot that I do not know about this delightful beverage. . It is a good thing there are plenty of resources out there to help tea lovers. I happened upon the book Tea Sommelier by Gabrialla Lombardic on Amazon.  I find myself browsing books there often as well as any book store that I happen upon and it is always fun to see what is available.  I bought this book as a used book and when it arrived I was thrilled to leaf through it and see the beautiful text and illustrations. 9

Each page is better than the next. The illustrations are gorgeous, aren’t they?

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At the back of the book there are a multitude of recipes that use tea as an ingredient.  I was pretty amazed at some of the ideas that were presented.
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Probably the most useful part of this book is the actual instruction portion that tells exactly what is needed to brew each different kind of tea.

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Blooming teas are one of my favorites and reading this book made me real that I need to dig out my clear teapot and brew up some flowering teas asap.

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The simplicity of the photography by Fabio Petroni captures the beauty of tea in a variety of ways.  I had many favorite pages in this book but honestly the one below captured my eye.
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Did you even know that there was a yellow tea?  Well, now you do and I can tell you exactly how to prepare it.

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How about this beautiful picture?  It is a million times better in real life.
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I loved reading about the type of puerh tea bricks that I got in China.  Mine has been chiseled away but it was neat to see it featured in the book.

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I finished reading the book and while I am sure I could not tell you every single thing I at least have a reference book in my stash should I need to check a fact.

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  1. Minnesota Prairie Roots
    January 31, 2017 at 09:44 am

    The photos are stunning. I love to study the work of other photographers. I always learn.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 31, 2017 at 09:55 am

      They didn’t really show up as well as I had hoped in the format of the blog but they are stunning. And they totally make the book complete. Glad you liked them. Simple and clean but striking.

      Reply
  2. Josh
    January 31, 2017 at 11:24 am

    Recipes using tea…. Mmmmm food for thought! 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 31, 2017 at 11:34 am

      I know! It opens up a whole new world, doesn’t it?

      Reply
  3. Patricia
    January 31, 2017 at 01:06 pm

    Very informational and beautiful! Just started drinking tea regularly about a year ago, now I can’t imagine being without it! I see there’s so much more to it!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      January 31, 2017 at 03:05 pm

      Welcome to the tea world!

      Reply
  4. Rorybore
    January 31, 2017 at 03:06 pm

    This book is sooo great!! And I love bloomin teas too. I still haven’t found a clear pot yet, but I still brew them in a glass bowl for now. LOL When you want tea, it can’t wait! 🙂

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  5. Lu Ann @ The Cup of Life
    February 01, 2017 at 09:50 am

    My shelves are filled with tea books but this is still one I need to add to it! I loved seeing your photos/review. It’s going on the wishlist now 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 02, 2017 at 07:14 am

      Oh Lu Ann! Welcome to It’s Just Life! Thrilled to meet another tea lover and am going to hp over to your site and see what is going on. This book is beautiful in every way! Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  6. Darlene
    February 01, 2017 at 11:45 am

    What a fabulous book. One you can go back to many times.

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 02, 2017 at 07:10 am

      Yes. It is one that will stay on my shelf if not my table. I love it.

      Reply
  7. priscillaking
    February 01, 2017 at 01:07 pm

    Looks like a nice coffee table book…hmmm, why do books not belong on the *tea* table? 🙂

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 02, 2017 at 07:10 am

      Exactly! Especially a tea book, right?

      Reply
  8. Dianna
    February 01, 2017 at 04:21 pm

    It’s amazing that you can find a book on every interest!

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    1. Beth Ann Chiles
      February 02, 2017 at 07:09 am

      I know! All you have to do is look!

      Reply

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