“The Art and Alchemy of Chinese Tea”, to be in print by November 2011, a complete Book with Text written by bestselling author and leading expert on Eastern philosophy and medicine Daniel Reid, and Photos taken by Christian Janzen. The fine art of preparing and drinking tea has become a hallmark of Chinese civilization, handed down through the ages in China by monks and martial artists, doctors and hermits, emperors and alchemists. In his latest book, Daniel Reid explores Chinese tea in its manifold varieties, its long and colorful historical development in China, and its refinement as a mainstay of Chinese culture. Illustrated with many photographs, by Christian Janzen, the book contains detailed descriptions of many Chinese tea varieties, especially the High Mountain Oolong Tea of Taiwan, which is considered by many to be the pinnacle of perfection in both the art and alchemy of Chinese tea.

Daniel Reid is the author of more than 30 books, all of which deal with various aspects of traditional culture and contemporary travel in China. His best-selling book on Chinese health and healing systems has been in continuous print for 25 years, and translated into 9 languages, including Chinese. His 8 books on Traditional Chinese Medicine are distributed throughout the world and have become standard reference sources in the field of TCM.

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