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The Essence of Tea: The Transformational Journey of a Tea Connoisseur Kindle Edition

by Jenny Tse (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings
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Join author, Jenny Tse on a journey through the world of tea as she shares her in-depth knowledge of tea (from harvesting the leaves to types of tea and brewing to tea’s health benefits) interwoven with her own story of personal and transformational growth.Shared from an autobiographical perspective with foundations in both science and culture, The Essence of Tea is a very enjoyable read and so much more than a “textbook on tea.” Jenny delightfully shares: tea’s interesting history, how and why the caffeine in tea and coffee affect you differently, the nutritional properties of tea, why and how to drink matcha tea, how to properly taste tea, tea’s healing properties, and much, much more! From Fairbanks, Alaska to China and back, this book truly uncovers tea’s essence. So grab this book and a cup of tea and be transported into the world of the #1 consumed beverage on the planet.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07K8RB6GJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sipping Streams Publishing (November 14, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 14, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2921 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 121 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1732938008
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 77 ratings

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Jenny Tse

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Visit our website - sippingstreams.com - to order authentic, fresh, seasonal tea and tea accessories

Sipping Streams Tea Company founder, Jenny Tse, was born in Hong Kong, but raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. She spent her summers selling her mother's vegetables at the local farmer's market and was very active in the local community.

Her vision for Sipping Streams began the summer of 2004 where she began to notice how tea brought different people together. Traveling to different tea farms in China encouraged her to teach about tea in her local community. Tse is a certified tea specialist with the Specialty Tea Institute. Her hand blends and teas have won 11 international awards including and 2nd at the Global Tea Championships.

Sipping Streams Tea Company was featured in the Tea Almanac of Fresh Cup Magazine 2009, Tse has been a speaker at the World Tea Expo, and won 1st place for the Top Tea Infusionist Competition at the World Tea Expo 2011.

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Douglas B. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Tea as a Philosophy on Life
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2023
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I found this book intriguing. Although tea is central to the story, the life lessons revealed by the author are the meat of the book. You can tell the passion and drive the author has through her energetic enthusiasm for tea and for wanting to spread that fire to others. She accepts that she did not take the journey by herself but had much help along the way and is grateful. Tea is the conduit through which she found her true calling...that of bringing people together so they too can enjoy the journey. I recommend this book for lovers of tea, but for those needing point from which to start their own journey. There are good nuggets of wisdom to learn here.
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Michael W. OBrien
4.0 out of 5 stars Review of The Essence of Tea
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2019
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This relatively short book was an entertaining narrative story of the author’s discovery of her own Heritage as well as a new found love for tea, and her journey to China to learn all that she could about the growing of and production of tea. I wish there had been, and perhaps will be in a follow book, more information as to the differences in various varietal teas from specific provinces in China. I am a many decades long hot tea drinker ( loose tea) and for me it was a very entertaining book that was easy to read. I learned some new facts about the brewing of teas as well as their leaves’ chemistry. I read the Kindle version which I purchased myself.
The one star is deducted only because of my wish for more specific information on more teas zas mentioned above.
I recommend this book.
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Jack Carter
5.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2018
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I had no idea of all of the benefits that tea possess, and these benefits are absolutely incredible. When compared to coffee, there is no comparison at all. Now that I am 70, I am still working full time, and I want to remain working for as long as I can. Drinking a beverage that not only has caffeine but also an abundant lineup of wonderful side effects, I'm in! I had long ago decided coffee would be my morning drink, forever, until now that is. I believe I am doing something nice for my body and my emotional side as well". I like coffee and I like caffeine, although tea is a much better investment. This book is surprisingly easy to understand and very fun read; and not what I expected. Vitamin C, an amino acid that relaxes and calms the body, steeping, cupping, making plaque less binding on the artery walls, EGCG's wrapping themselves around cells to protect them, and "how to examine tea to find the best ones on the market, which is my favorite. Wonderful book. I would recommend this book for anyone who has even a small interest in tea, you will not be disappointed
Lawrence Poitra, Juneau Alaska
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carol mcginty
5.0 out of 5 stars Get to know tea - and Jenny!
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2019
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I attended an educational session at the World Tea Expo last week and Jenny was the presenter (she did a great job!). She mentioned her book, so as soon as I returned home I ordered it. The book really spoke to me because she talks about taking time for yourself to reflect and enjoy the act of making and enjoying tea, which is something I do every morning. She shares insights into her life and business. It’s a quick, easy read with information about tea, the benefits of tea and how her life has been enhanced by tea. I recommend to anyone with an interest about tea in general or those thinking of starting a tea business.
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Alicia Andrus
5.0 out of 5 stars Both informative and uplifting!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2018
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The information on tea itself is fitting for any type of tea drinker! I love the way Jenny incorporated it into an autobiography.

The Essence of Tea shows how tea is shaped and brought to us as a drink, as well as how we can shape our lives for the better around a state of mindfulness. It is a balm for our bodies and our spirit as well!
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Mercy A. Runk
5.0 out of 5 stars so personable...
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2021
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Thank you Jenny ... I loved your book. You take us on a journey of personal transformation and by your refreshing honesty we are inspired.
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allan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read about a tea journey
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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You will learn about the girl you met at the bazaars and how tea became an intellectual part of her life. Now you have a connection for purchases and knowledge. I no longer drink coffee and am still enjoying the jasmine green tea. I can notice that green tea is much more agreeable to my body than coffe
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Paz Canals
1.0 out of 5 stars Too much about the author, not enough about tea.
Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2019
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I was expecting more depth and knowledge about tea, its history, uses, different ways...but it is basically about the author and her relationship with tea.
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Tegan Greenway
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 9, 2021
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Read this book in one day, I couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend this book to all tea lovers
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