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Darjeeling
A History of the World’s Greatest Tea
Por
JEFF KOEHLER
Sinopsis
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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
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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 worlds 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. Its the story, too, of the measures being taken to counter these challenges and save Indias 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.
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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
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 worlds 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. Its the story, too, of the measures being taken to counter these challenges and save Indias 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.
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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
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Ficha Técnica
Editorial: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 9781408846063
Idioma: Inglés
Fecha de lanzamiento: 21/05/2015
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