Discover the global heritage and modern possibilities of one of the world's most beloved beverages. In The Art and Craft of Tea, tea entrepreneur Joseph Wesley Uhl invites readers on a richly illustrated journey through the history, culture, and craftsmanship of tea. From ancient traditions and global cultivation practices to home blending and brewing, this comprehensive guide bridges timeless rituals with contemporary tastes.

Perfect for enthusiasts of artisan food and natural wellness, the book blends storytelling with hands-on instruction. Learn how tea is grown and processed, explore regional brewing techniques, and create your own custom blends and infusions using accessible, whole ingredients.

Whether you're steeping your first cup or expanding your connoisseurship, this engaging reference celebrates tea as both a cultural experience and a creative pursuit.

Inside you'll find:

• A historical and cultural overview of tea across continents
• Insight into cultivation, processing, and varietals
• Techniques for preparing loose-leaf and specialty teas
• Inspiration for seasonal iced teas, herbal infusions, and tea-based cocktails

• DIY recipes for blending your own teas at home A celebration of tradition and taste, this is the essential guide for anyone ready to experience tea as both art and craft.

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  Attorney, entrepreneur and tea aficionado Joseph Wesley Uhl is the founder of a line of carefully crafted, single-origin, estate-grown teas, Joseph Wesley Black Tea. Featuring seven uniquely handcrafted teas, Joseph Wesley Black Tea teas are grown by some of the world's most noted growers in the most renowned tea-producing regions in the world.

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  Let Joseph Wesley Uhl be your guide to the entire world of tea; from peeks into tea production around the world to brewing your own blends at home.

"Water is the mother of tea, a teapot its father, and fire the teacher." -- Chinese Proverb

As one of the most consumed beverages in the world, a cup of tea is a common shared experience across cultures and traditions. Companies and consumers alike are reawakening to the benefits of high-quality, unprocessed, natural beverages, and tea is a perfect obsession for anyone interested in artisan food and healthy eating.

In The Art and Craft of Tea, entrepreneur and enthusiast Joseph Wesley Uhl brings to the story of tea its due reverence, making its history, traditions, and possibilities accessible to all. If you want to go beyond reading and enter your kitchen, Joseph offers "recipes" for creating your own tea blends using natural ingredients.

Inside you'll find:

• A detailed overview of tea's history and origins

• Thoughtful descriptions of global brewing methods

• Innovative ideas for iced tea, tea cocktails, and DIY blends.