Unravel the history, sample the flavours, and experience the amazing versatility of the world's favourite brew and all its health-giving properties. Tea expert Timothy d’Offay starts with the very basics with a section on water and tea tools to make brewing easier. Then, as well as traditional ways of making tea, he explores innovative methods such as brewing one tea through another, cold brewing, sparkling teas, and combining teas and fruit juices. Recipes cover matcha and other stoneground teas, and tasty ‘somersault’ drinks such as frappes, milkshakes and ice creams.

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