New Delhi, From exploring the history of the hot spicy beverage to presenting over 60 delicious recipes of the intoxicating blend of tea leaves and spices, "The Book of Tea" celebrates its unique role in Indian culture as it Pays homage to India's favorite drink. ,
Written by British-Indian author Mira Manek and published by Hachette India, the book is a celebration of tea, the delicious drink central to life in India, whose popularity is now growing rapidly and being enjoyed across the world .
“The idea for 'The Book of Tea' came about a year after I started my online business. To my delight, writing this book has been an enriching, eye-opening and therapeutic experience, just like the tea itself.
"Even though I've always loved drinking tea, I've discovered a lot about the fascinating global history of tea and spices through my research," Manek, who also owns her own tea brand, says in the book. written.With tea plantations covering over three and a half million hectares of the earth's surface, tea is the most popular beverage in the world, after water, with India consuming more tea than any other country globally.
According to the book, India, also the world's second largest tea producer after China, will consume about 1.2 billion kg of tea in 2022.
"The Book of Tea" contains 65 delicious recipes for tea, including recipes using tea spices and recipes with tea. As well as explaining the health benefits and various techniques for making tea, the book includes teas for different seasons, times of day and moods.
For example, there are teas to wake you up, calm you down after a stressful day and help you sleep, as well as chocolate tea, lassi and teas mixed with citrus fruits and rose water.It also lists some delicious dishes to be served with tea, including 'chaat' and chilli cheese toastie.
She added, "I've also created breakfast and dessert recipes using chai spices, from 'Apple Crumble Baked Oats' to 'Carrot Cake Masala Chai Cupcakes'."
In addition, the entire book includes Manek's personal memories of tea, from his travels in India.
Her previously written books are "Saffron Soul" cookbook and "Prajna", a book on Ayurveda and happiness.
"The Book of Tea", priced at Rs 899, is currently available for purchase across online and offline stores.
Written by British-Indian author Mira Manek and published by Hachette India, the book is a celebration of tea, the delicious drink central to life in India, whose popularity is now growing rapidly and being enjoyed across the world .
“The idea for 'The Book of Tea' came about a year after I started my online business. To my delight, writing this book has been an enriching, eye-opening and therapeutic experience, just like the tea itself.
"Even though I've always loved drinking tea, I've discovered a lot about the fascinating global history of tea and spices through my research," Manek, who also owns her own tea brand, says in the book. written.With tea plantations covering over three and a half million hectares of the earth's surface, tea is the most popular beverage in the world, after water, with India consuming more tea than any other country globally.
According to the book, India, also the world's second largest tea producer after China, will consume about 1.2 billion kg of tea in 2022.
"The Book of Tea" contains 65 delicious recipes for tea, including recipes using tea spices and recipes with tea. As well as explaining the health benefits and various techniques for making tea, the book includes teas for different seasons, times of day and moods.
For example, there are teas to wake you up, calm you down after a stressful day and help you sleep, as well as chocolate tea, lassi and teas mixed with citrus fruits and rose water.It also lists some delicious dishes to be served with tea, including 'chaat' and chilli cheese toastie.
She added, "I've also created breakfast and dessert recipes using chai spices, from 'Apple Crumble Baked Oats' to 'Carrot Cake Masala Chai Cupcakes'."
In addition, the entire book includes Manek's personal memories of tea, from his travels in India.
Her previously written books are "Saffron Soul" cookbook and "Prajna", a book on Ayurveda and happiness.
"The Book of Tea", priced at Rs 899, is currently available for purchase across online and offline stores.
