{"product_id":"book-1xuv","title":"Tales of Green Tea","description":"\u003cb\u003eA charming, lightly illustrated exploration of the history of green tea and matcha, Japanese tea culture, and daily life in Kyoto by the owner of a 300-year-old tea shop.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt the family-owned Ippodo tea store in Kyoto, time passes at the gentle pace of green tea leaves brewing in a kyusu teapot. Written by the store’s current owner, Miyako Watanabe, \u003ci\u003eTales of Green Tea\u003c\/i\u003e offers an account of everyday life at this beloved spot, but also of the knowledge, encounters, and discoveries that come with a life steeped in tea.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eComposed of short, evocative sections and chapters that move through the seasons and engage the senses, along with charming tea-themed illustrations, \u003ci\u003eTales of Green Tea\u003c\/i\u003e is at all times moving, nostalgic, funny, and informative. From the historical origins of tea, right up to modern day tea commerce and culture, and many reminiscences in between, we explore the endless flow of topics and tales to be found in a simple cup of tea, alongside best practices for at home brewing and recipes for tea snacks.","brand":"Simon \u0026 Schuster Audio","offers":[{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":67151406825776,"sku":"101xuv","price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audiobook [BD]","offer_id":67151406858544,"sku":"BD1xuv","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-1xuv","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}