Today's review comes to us from Suzanne, as she's more the 'tea' person!
Synopsis: Ten Healthy Teas introduces you to the wonderful world of tea, which has many natural health benefits as well as being a beloved part of social ritual, and a comforting way to take a moment for yourself in a busy day. The information and recipes in this book are designed for those who want to explore the world of tea, but who might not have a lot of time to invest. Simple, clear, engaging information provides you with the inspiration to take your own journey into the delights of tea. Whether you prefer traditional black tea or herbal infusions, Ten Healthy Teas is an indispensable guide to healthy, enjoyable tea-drinking.
Review: Valerie claims this book is the "perfect guide to people on the go who want to reap the benefits to their health and to gain the instant, calming peace of mind that these teas can provide". And I would say she is quite correct! She covers: Cranberry (the Cranberry Lemon recipe provided was a favorite of mine), Lemon, Ginger, Peppermint, Garlic, Chamomile, Raspberry, Echinacea, Goldenseal, and the common Green/Black teas.
She gives you the common uses, and uncommon ones. Many of which were a surprise to me. For example, did you know that Garlic tea was known as "Russian penicillin" in World Wars I and II, because of its apparent prevention apparent prevention of gangrene? Goldenseal tea was used by the Cherokee for the same purpose! In fact, the author says that "the man with no tea in him will also have more colds, a weaker heart and a little more nervousness than is comfortable while getting through his day!"
This is a small book, and meant to be more of a beginner's guide than a complete resource. I found it a great way to start, and it would be an excellent gift idea, when packaged with some loose tea and a pretty tea cup! I highly recommend it!
About the Author: At the age of 58 Valerie has embarked upon a new career and is studying to be a Master Herbalist, with the American College of Health Sciences. Her passion for tea began as a child when experiencing "Tea Time" with Canadian relatives. She has always had a passion for staying healthy, and for the health benefits of teas and the various ways they can be prepared. Later on she and her mother would put a kettle on the old wood stove in their Vermont country home and sip tea through an afternoon of Scrabble or checkers. This is her first book.
Disclosure / Disclaimer: I received this book, free of charge, from the author, via Bostick Communications, via bookblogs.ning, for review purposes on this blog. No other compensation, monetary or other, has been received or implied for this post. Nor was I told how to post about it
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