Book of tea

Tea is a drink for
all seasons
all reasons
all times, all styles
and all people

What do Emperor Qin Shi Huang and Jimmy
Page have in common?

Or, what do Lady Gaga and Queen Victoria
have in common?

Martina Navratilova, Michael Jackson, Mozah bint Nasser and Steve Jobs

Albert Einstein, Uma Thurman, Sir Richard Branson, and Barak Obama

Vladimir Putin, Lady Gaga, Dalai Lama and Gustav Klimt

Tea, the second most popular beverage
after water and before beer*, had always
been the drink of choice for the best of
the bests, the high and the mighty, the
bold and the beautiful, and people who
leave indelible marks on the face of
humanity.
*Alan and Iris Macfarlane, The Empire of Tea

A hundred years back Einstein noticed
the tendency of tea leaves “to
accumulate at the center of the bottom
in a stirred teacup”. This observation in
fluid dynamics eventually helped in
developing a new method to separate
blood plasma.
Tea-bit

Superstars like Catherine Zeta Jones,
Angelina Jolie and Cindy Crawford are
reported to have South African green
tea as part of their health and beauty
regime. Ms. Crawford also made herbal
tea and fresh juices into essential parts
of her beauty routine.
Tea-bit
Lindsay
Lohan
Kim
Kardashian
Jessica
Alba
Jennifer
Aniston
Drew
Barrymore

Sir Richard Branson quit drinking
alcohol in 2009, and now drinks only
tea. He appeared at “Tea with the
Economist” and served tea as a steward
on AirAsia for charity. The proceeds
went to Virgin Unite, a non-profit
charity organization.
Tea-bit

During US President Barack Obama’s
election campaign his favorite brand of
tea – organic Black Forest Berry Honest
Tea – became a part of his campaign as
a sign of his honesty and nature-
friendliness. Honest Tea later renamed
the variant as Barack Forest Berry.
Tea-bit

Vladimir Putin, the Ironman of Russia,
discusses the most serious political
issues at the highest level over tea at
his house. Barack Obama and
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad were among
the people invited. United Russia Party
leaders are regulars at his tea.
Tea-bit

Lady Gaga, the outrageous queen of
pop, carries her own tea cup
everywhere, and wouldn’t drink from
anything else. The cups are periodically
auctioned off. She hosted tea parties at
Harrods and has a song on tea – “It's
been oolong since I've had a sip”.
Tea-bit

Imagine a world of tea
After tea
there’s just
painting
All you need is
tea, a light and
your stereo

Tea, the second oldest man-made non-
alcoholic beverage after the sherbet*,
had always been a driver of culture and
civilization, marking the cornerstones
and milestones of human civilization laid
by colossal characters.
* Alan and Iris Macfarlane, The Empire of Tea

According to legend the Shennong, the mythical
Emperor of China, discovered tea accidentally
28th Century BCE

During the Han Dynasty, tea becomes popular as
medicine while silk becomes popular as a fabric
3rd Century

During the Tang Dynasty, tea becomes a popular drink
while the silk route bridges the east and the west
7th Century

Tea becomes the favored drink for royalty, the samurai
class and religious leadership
8th Century

“Chadao” or the Way of the Tea is a
Japanese ethical and cultural doctrine
that revolves around the Tea Ceremony.
The principles of Chadao are harmony,
respect, purity and tranquility. Okakura
Kakuzō and Soshitsu Sen were the
biggest propagators of Chadao.
Tea-bit

The Mongol Hordes chewed on to tea leaves and
thundered across the steppes to conquer the world
13th Century

Chewing tea leaves help as a digestive,
a sleep inhibitor, and a hunger
suppressor. Recent research says that it
also reduces diarrhea. In Mynamar and
Thailand, as specific variety of tea
called Miang is grown to be consumed
as chewing tea.
Tea-bit

Tea becomes a massive fashion trend as the noble
drink among the nobility of Holland and France
16th Century

Queen Ann, the first sovereign of united
kingdoms of England, Scotland and
Wales, was so proper about her Royal
Tea parties that she had her silver
teapots substituted for Chinese
porcelain tea pots. She started the
trend of using a proper tea service.
Tea-bit

Samovar or tea hot pot becomes the center of the
Russian household across Asia and Eastern Europe
17th Century

Arabs become the highest amount of tea consumers
per head, following only China and Japan
19th Century

British East India Company becomes the largest
monopoly in the world ruling the global tea market
18th Century

East India Company, powered by the
Indemnity Act of 1767, put 10% duty on
tea re-exported from the colonies. New
England rebelled. They destroyed 3
shiploads of tea at the Boston Harbor.
The “Boston Tea Party” eventually led
to American independence.
Tea-bit

Tea, arguably the most ceremonial
drink*, can be taken anytime and
anywhere. But, the biggest of tea
cultures – Chinese, Japanese, English,
Dutch, Indian and Egyptian – have
identified certain times as tea time.

Tea: Early morning tea
Alternative name: None
Ideal time: 7 AM
Ideal company: 0-1
Accompaniment: None

Tea: Morning tea
Alternative name: Breakfast tea
Ideal time: 9 AM
Ideal company: 1-2
Accompaniment: Light food

Tea: Eleven just tea
Alternative name: Elevenses
Ideal time: 11 AM
Ideal company: 1-2
Accompaniment: Snacks

Tea: Lunch tea
Ideal time: 1 PM
Ideal company: 2-4
Accompaniment: Food

Tea: High tea
Alternative name: Meat tea
Ideal time: 6 PM
Ideal company: 2-6
Accompaniment: Light food

Tea: Afternoon tea
Alternative name: Low tea
Ideal time: 5 PM
Ideal company: 0-4
Accompaniment: Snack

Tea: Supper tea
Ideal time: 8 PM
Ideal company: 2-4
Accompaniment: Food

Tea: After dinner tea
Ideal time: 9 PM
Ideal company: 0-4
Accompaniment: None

Tea: Royal tea
Ideal time: 10 PM
Ideal company: 6-12
Accompaniment: Wine

Low income Mid income Mid High High Income

Stewed tea
Brewed tea
Shift
Chewed
Tea!

Tea is supposedly the healthiest of
beverages*, coming even before water
and milk. Green tea is the most healthy
of tea variants, followed by white tea,
Oolong tea and black tea. Milk in tea
actually takes away many of its benefits.

Drinking tea is actually better for you than
drinking water. Water is essentially replacing
fluid. Tea replaces fluids and contains
antioxidants so it's got two things going for it.
Dr Carrie Ruxton, Public health nutritionist, Kings
College
Tea-quote

Tea restores fluid balance. Light tea in moderate
quantity restores that balance more efficiently
than plain water.
Water

Tea lowers fatigue, diarrhea and aging, as well
as the risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes,
and certain hepatic cancers.
Tea reduces LDL cholesterols and stress, thus
decreasing risks of heart attack, stroke, and
ovarian and breast cancer.
Caffeine

Antioxidants*
Tea reduces LDL cholesterols and stress, thus
decreasing risks of heart attack, stroke, and
ovarian and breast cancer.
Tea neutralizes harmful free radicals in cells and
decreases artery-clogging plaques, reducing
risks of brain, prostate and cervical and cancers.
*Polyphenols including catechins (esepcially EGCG), theaflavins and thearubigins

Amino Acids*
*Especially theanine, which comes mostly from tea
Increasing dopamine release, tea reduces
anxiety, depression and stress. It also reduces
risks of stomach, ovarian and colon cancers.
Tea enhances the immune system, and thus
reduces infections, especially sinusitis. It also
works as a mild antibiotic and antitoxin.

If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are
too heated, it will cool you. If you are
depressed, it will cheer you. If you are
excited, it will calm you.
William Ewart Gladstone, Prime Minister of
England, late 19th Century
Tea-quote

Tea nourishes all your chakras
Ajna (Vision)
Muladhara (Stability)
Anahata
(Happiness)
Swadhisthana
(Procreation)
Vishuddha
(Expression)
Manipura
(Energy)
Sahasrara
(Consciousness)

We appreciate the finer
aspects in life…

…but, hardly have time for
our own self.

…success, wealth,
knowledge, admiration.
We have…

All at the expense of losing
our self in a cacophony of
the outer world

…to make time for…
When the moment comes to
plug out of the hustle bustle

…and to get back to the soul.

We need a diving board…
…to dive into our self.

A tea to fill up your
senses
Like a storm in the desert
Like a sleepy blue ocean
Like a walk in the rain

At the Tea Table, Alexei Yakovlevich
A luxury

Tea In The Garden, Frederik Hendrik Kaemmerer
An experience

Each cup of tea represents an imaginary
voyage.
Catherine Douzel, young English blogger, 21st
Century
Tea-quote

A perfect cup of tea
is not just a drink
it is nourishment
for the soul

A cup of tea that stands taller than 50

What on earth is a
perfect cup of tea?

Tea from a proper tea region,
like Hangzhou, Suzhou,
Fukuoka, Darjeeling, Rift
Valley, Nuwara Eliya,
Dibrugarh or Sylhet.

Organically produced ,
without artificial process or
ingredients, to maximize the
goodness.

Tea from a respected
producer like Republic of Tea,
Numi, Ladurée or Tea
Emporium

Tea is naught but this:
First you heat the water,
Then you make the tea.
Then you drink it properly.
That is all you need to know.
Sen no Rikyû, Japanese poet, mid 16th Century
Tea-quote

Stored at room temperature
in a air-tight container,
preferably made of organic
material

Do not over buy or over stock
tea as the flavor and some of
the goodness erodes over the
time

The proper material for the
tea service, like a ceramic tea
pot that does not interact
with the tea

Use approximately 200 ml
water for every tea bag
containing 2 grams of Sylhet
tea

Never use a tea cozy as
keeping tea warm over a long
time makes it stale and the
flavor is lost

Avoid adding milk or sugar as
tea is best with only tea,
water and warmth, and
nothing else

The proper weather is like a
Bengal winter with
temperature around 15⁰ C
and less than 40% humidity

Though anytime can be tea
time, it works the best in
early morning and late
afternoon

A proper mind is a mind that
can appreciate the finer
things in life and enjoys the
harmony that comes with tea

The perfect cup of tea is a matter of
much discussion endorsed by Kings
College in London, the BBC, and a host of
media and academic institutes.
Essentially the perfect cup needs a long
list of things to be perfect.

The next slide is a result of long loving research

Warm the tea pot before
pouring water, preferably
using a microwave stove for
even warming

Boil the water in a kettle
before pouring, keeping the
temperature around 60⁰– 65⁰
Celsius
The proper water is filtered,
to reduce mineral content,
and never reheated, to keep
the oxygen level high

Dip the tea bag into the tea
pot to brew it for 2–3
minutes, not less or more
than that
Never use a tea cozy as
keeping tea warm over a long
time makes it stale and the
flavor is lost

Pour into a cup and drink
slowly, but never let it cool
beyond 35⁰ Celcius or 17
minutes
Avoid adding milk or sugar as
tea is best with only tea,
water and warmth, and
nothing else

A perfect cup of tea
becomes a perfect
relationship
A perfect love affair
between the cup
and the soul

A moment
…to sit back and relax

Contemplation
…and introspection

Bonding
…with your cup of tea

There is a place in
all our hearts
where a cup of tea
does not remain
just a cup of tea
it becomes more

A cup of tea becomes
a wish and a dream
a moment and an experience
and a life that I live
in my soul

Tea leaves
Tea loves
Loves tea
Lives tea
Leaves tea?
Never.
Uniek Swain
Tea-quote

Bassbaba Sumon, the
biggest rockstar in
Bangladesh and a
formidable businessman
Selling tea at a tea tong for
the experience

Iffat Newaz, a theater
actor and head of a US-
AID project
Selling tea at a tea tong for
the experience

While we drink from
the cup that we have
this day
let us also raise a toast
to the future

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