Tea gifts

46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. "Meanwhile, let us have a sip of tea. The afternoon glow is brightening the bamboos, the fountains are bubbling with delight, the soughing of the pines is heard in our kettle." In this charming book from 1906, Okakura explores Zen, Taoism,...

First time in Penguin Classics for this Japanese work dedicated to the art of drinking tea — and much more — introduced by Christopher Benfey. For a generation adjusting painfully to the demands of a modern industrial and commercial society, Asia came to represent an alternative vision of the good life: aesthetically austere, socially aristocratic, and imbued with spirituality. The...

Your Passport to the World's Most Beloved Teas Join four of the world's foremost tea experts on an unforgettable journey to expand your palate, deepen your understanding, and experience 101 of the most essential teas on the planet. From traditional teas that shaped history and rare treasures savored by devoted connoisseurs to budget-friendly favorites you can pick up at your...

Selected for The Best Cookery Books to Give This Year, Daily Mail The Best of the Year's Cookbooks, The Spectator "A lovely book of scrumptious dishes." — Alexandra Shulman "In his own inimitably engaging way, he's blended history, monarchy and gastronomy, bringing to life more than 200 years of royal food." — Country Life "With unique access to centuries of...

Time for Tea is a celebration of Fortnum's passion for tea in its every form. Drawing on over 300 years of experience, you will find the history, geography, and seasonality of tea—everything from leaf to cup—as well as 50 delicious recipes. Fortnum & Mason has nearly as much experience of selling tea as Britain has of drinking it—some three centuries’...

During the long years of the Second World War, tea remained the cornerstone of British hospitality, drunk and enjoyed by civilians and members of the armed forces alike. But on July 9, 1940, Britons learnt that their beloved national drink was to go ‘on the ration’. Even worse – tea was the one rationed foodstuff that could not be grown...

50 recipes, one beautiful green powder at the heart of them all.Matcha at Home is a selection of bold, nourishing and delicious recipes for both drinks and food – bringing this superfood to your everyday diet.Create the perfect matcha latte at home – either hot or iced – with heaps of interesting flavour combinations to test out like Iced Vanilla...

The most authoritative and entertaining history of tea ever published, written with verve to engage a wide readership. Throughout the centuries, tea has inspired artists, enhanced religious experience, played a pivotal role in the emergence of world trade, and even triggered major wars. No other drink has touched the lives of so many people in so many different ways. The...