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Web Resources:

English Tea: uk/

This website celebrates the classic British "cuppa" tea with information on tea suppliers, afternoon tea rituals, history, types/science of tea, and more.

A Tea Lover's Guide

Music and Films:

Afternoon Tea Serenade. CD. Performers: San Francisco Silverwood Ensemble. Menus and Music Label, 2001.

Relaxing classical music provides the mood for enjoying a cup of tea. Liner notes include scone recipes. A percentage of proceeds go to charity.

Chinese Tea: Collection of Chinese Famous Tea. DVD. Beauty Media Inc., 2008.

A Chinese language (English subtitles) documentary about the production of tea in China. The history and cultural importance of tea is highlighted.

Iran: Hot Tea, Cool Conversations. DVD. Director: Brenden Hamilton. Golden Gate Cinema: 2011.

A documentary chronicling an American college student's journey to Iran, culture and politics is discussed.

The Renaissance of Tea. DVD. Director: F. Lit Fu. Pine Wood Studios, 2005.

Learn the art of tea through demonstrations, and follow the story of China and Taiwan teas.

The Taste of Tea. DVD. Director: Katsuhito Ishii. Viz Pictures: 2004.

A fictional story about the Haruno family, who live in the mountains of rural Japan.

Tea Guide: Worldwide Tea Directory:

TeaGuide lists thousands of tearooms and teashops worldwide with extensive descriptions and reviews.

Teavana:

Teavana provides a website to purchase thousands of types of teas and tea accessories. It gives useful tips to first-time buyers, specific information on tea types and blends, and advice on tea storage.

The History of Tea:

This website will tell you about the origins and tea and its uses since. The philosophy of tea is highlighted.

The Tea Enthusiast's Scrapbook

The Association of Tea Bloggers hosts this website and posts advice, photos, and stories all about tea.

Reference Librarian Contact: Beth Loch

Email: locheliz@my.dom.edu Phone: (555) 555-5555

Pathfinder for Tea Enthusiasts

This list is intended for everyone wishing to learn more about tea, from seasoned drinkers

to the newly interested. A multi-genre list from web resources to fiction will enhance anyone's tea studies. This list has been compiled to cover many tea subjects: history, ceremonies, types, buying, healthy living,

various cultures and more.

Enjoy the resources and your next cup!

Serials:

Fresh Cup Magazine. Editor: Chris Ryan. 1992-current.

Provides specialty tea and coffee lovers with insight into the trends, products, and ideas of the trade.

Tea: A Magazine. Editor: Pearl Dexter. 2007-current.

The first consumer magazine all about tea, covers tea's significance in art, music, and history while still focusing on tea as a beverage.

Teapots by Design: A Collector's Catalog. Schiffer Book for Collectors, 2006.

This catalog displays photos and summaries of teapots from antique to modern, in many materials.

Tea Time Magazine. Editor: Lorna Reeves. 2008-current.

This magazine highlights the elegant ceremony of tea. It includes recipes, table settings, and entertaining ideas.

The Tea and Coffee Trade Journal. Editor: Alexis Rubinstein. 1901-current.

Provides tea and coffee information, including articles and a buyer's guide. It focuses on production and business articles.

Non-Fiction:

Farley, Helen. The Complete Guide to TeaLeaf Reading. Melbourne: Lothian Books, 2000.

This guide reveals the mystical side of tea, the telling of fortunes. It includes a dictionary of unusual symbols and imagery.

George, Tonia. Tea Cookbook: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Tea Lovers. London: Ryland, Peters & Small, 2008.

This cookbook shows how versatile an ingredient tea is. The book is full of easy recipes, advice, and photos.

Heiss, Mary Lou and Robert J. The Tea Enthusiast's Handbook: A Guide to the World's Best Teas. New York: Ten Speed Press, 2010.

Common tea-making questions are addressed in this handy guide. Guidance is also offered in purchasing and storage, with a glossary of tea terms.

Protocol School of Washington. Tea & Etiquette: Taking Tea for Tea and Pleasure. Perryville , KY: Benjamin Press, 2009.

Sensible and sophisticated advice on the formalities of the rituals of tea time ceremonies.

Zak, Victoria. 20,000 Secrets of Tea: The Most Effective Ways to Benefit from Nature's Healing Herbs. New York, Dell Publishing, 1999.

This guide highlights the natural medicinal qualities of tea, an alphabetical listing of ailments and cures is included.

Fiction:

Bonfiglioli., Kyril. All the Tea in China. New York: Overlook Hardcover, 2008.

An adventure at sea as a young sailor leaves Victorian London to seek opportunity in India and China.

Chastain, Sandra and Smith, Deborah. Sweet Tea and Jesus Shoes. Smyrna, GA: Belle Books, 2000.

A group of southern women sit down and discuss their favorite short stories of growing up.

Donnelly, Jennifer. The Tea Rose. New York: St. Martin's Press, 2002.

A young woman works in a tea factory while a murderer stalks Victorian's London streets at night.

Gunderson. Ropes of Revolution: the Boston Tea Party. Bloomington, MN: Stone Arch Books, 2008.

A graphic novel about the historic protest against British tax on tea.

Hanson, Warren and Hegg, Tom. A Cup of Christmas Tea. New York: Waldman House Press, 2004.

A heartwarming account of a Christmas-time visit to an elderly relative's home.

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