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danileighta's review
5.0
An excellent audiobook read by the author. The "Tea Lady" is funny, intelligent, and adventurous. I liked this book so much more than I thought I would. If you love, or even like, tea, give this book a try.
trouvaille's review
adventurous
informative
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
5.0
Loved this book. As soothing as a warm cup of tea. Listened to the audiobook on Everand and the voice actor did an amazing job.
bushraboblai's review
3.0
Is she a good storyteller? Yes. Is this best cultural analysis of tea? A bit too imperialistic for my liking but not a bad book.
slim_oysterhiatus's review
3.0
An interesting travelogue. Definitely a memoir and not anything informative about tea history or production, and better for tea novices or teabag/western style tea drinkers, not for anyone interested or well-versed in Eastern tea practices. The author is extremely privileged and inevitably comes across as snobbish, but still manages to get some things wrong. (She calls 3g/150ml a high leaf to water ratio. In a 150ml gaiwan I'd use around 8 grams of tea! If you're serious about drinking high quality tea, as least make it correctly!)
She is a passionate storyteller and it's obvious she is trying not to sound pompous. Some stories were great, and I particularly liked reading about African teas, but some I quickly lost interest in.
Personally I think tea and food pairings, tea cocktails, and haughty tea blends in fancy shops and restaurants are imperialist ventures and an anathema to gong fu cha.
She is a passionate storyteller and it's obvious she is trying not to sound pompous. Some stories were great, and I particularly liked reading about African teas, but some I quickly lost interest in.
Personally I think tea and food pairings, tea cocktails, and haughty tea blends in fancy shops and restaurants are imperialist ventures and an anathema to gong fu cha.
debyik's review
5.0
What a lovely, inspiring, and refreshing memoir on tea. It warmed my heart and reignited my love for all things tea. I have always preferred tea to all other drinks and this book was just what I needed to fall in love with it all over again.
This is the telling of the life of the “Tea Lady” and how she traveled the world to see where the tea was grown and to meet and truly get to know the farmers that grow it. Chock full of fun tales and amazing recipes (tea cocktail anyone!?!), it is a must-read for anyone wanting to dive in and learn more about the different types of teas and how best to brew them.
The author truly has a passion for tea and is not shy about giving her opinion. This book is full of anecdotes as well as the knowledge that she gleaned along the way. A great palate cleanser between heavy books and relaxing with a cup of hot tea.
This is the telling of the life of the “Tea Lady” and how she traveled the world to see where the tea was grown and to meet and truly get to know the farmers that grow it. Chock full of fun tales and amazing recipes (tea cocktail anyone!?!), it is a must-read for anyone wanting to dive in and learn more about the different types of teas and how best to brew them.
The author truly has a passion for tea and is not shy about giving her opinion. This book is full of anecdotes as well as the knowledge that she gleaned along the way. A great palate cleanser between heavy books and relaxing with a cup of hot tea.