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Darjeeling: A History of the Worlds Greatest Tea

3.89 (309 ratings by Goodreads)

English

By (author): Jeff Koehler

_______________ 'Koehler ... has the polymaths curiosity for everything, as well as the writers ability to listen to and retell a good story A richly digressive book' - Nicholas Lezard, Guardian 'This exhaustively researched and eminently readable book will delight foodies, history buffs and armchair travelers alike' - Seattle Times 'Koehler has the knack of a good storyteller who has found a great story to tell' - South China Morning Post _______________ WINNER OF THE IACP AWARD FOR LITERARY FOOD WRITING Set against the backdrop of the looming Himalayas and drenching monsoons, this is the story of how Darjeeling developed its tea industry under Imperial British rule and eventually came to produce the world's finest leaves. But today the industry is battling dropping production ,a violent struggle for independent statehood, labour unrest and the devastating effect of climate change. It's the story, too, of the measures being taken to counter these challenges and save India's most exclusive and iconic brew that are nothing short of radical. A fascinating portrait of the region and a story rich in intrigue and empire, full of adventurers and romance, it illuminates the historic, arcane and changing world of this celebrated tea. _______________ 'His prose is both sensory and balletic' - Chicago Tribune 'The history of this elixir turns out to be fascinating' - Geographical 'The perfect present for a tea toper' - Oldie 'It makes you want to sip a perfectly brewed cup and so makes your life better' - Mark Kurlansky, author of Cod, Salt and The Big Oyster See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 242g
  • Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
  • Publication Date: 19 May 2016
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781408845929

About Jeff Koehler

Jeff Koehler is an American writer photographer traveller and cook and author of books and articles on food and culture including Spain: Recipes and Traditions named one of 2013's top cookbooks by the New York Times; Morocco: A Culinary Journey with Recipes; and La Paella: Deliciously Authentic Rice Dishes from Spain's Mediterranean Coast. His work has appeared in Saveur Food & Wine NPR.org NationalGeographic.com the Washington Post Los Angeles Times Afar Tin House and Best Food Writing 2010. After doing post-graduate work at King's College London he moved to Barcelona where he has lived since 1996. jeff-koehler.com @koehlercooks

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