Rare Combination: A Brew of Fun, Careful Research, Practical Health Tips, and Even Travel Ideas! , July 14, 2008

By	Diane Lebow

The slightly naughty but nice cover attracted me when I first saw the book.
When I opened Beverly Rorem's new book, "Passion for Tea," I thought I would just take a tentative sip. But there I sat, drinking the entire book in, just like a delicious cup of tea. Much more than a simple overview of types of teas which is what I had expected, Bev has done her homework. Even though the book is a fun and easy read, it contains an amazing amount of scholarly research: history, international scope, specific medical and health references, and even travel suggestions in various countries including off the beaten track tea salons and tips on French waiters.
Having just visited an exhibition of Mary Cassatt's paintings, including the two that Bev references: "The Cup of Tea," and "Five O'Clock Tea," I know I will view these works with more understanding the next time I see them!
Being a tea drinker, I am familiar with a couple of the earlier books on tea, but none of them are as well written, researched, or have the scope of this new contribution to Tea Literature!
I've purchased a couple for friends and recommend you pick up a copy. Enjoy it with of course a cup of tea.

Diane LeBow is President of the Bay Area Travel Writers Association 

COFFEE & TEA NEWSLETTER, June, 2008 review:

Passion For Tea
Its History, Its Future, Its Health Benefits
By Beverly Rorem

“Beverly Rorem’s Passion For Tea provides wisdom by the cupful. If we all make a high quality tea an everyday luxury as Beverly recommends, we are sure to grow healthier and happier and more at ease in this world and this life we share.”
–John Harney, Master Tea Blender & Founder, Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Tea “is no longer just a beverage enjoyed by little old ladies.” It is with this sentiment that Ms. Rorem opens her new book, Passion For Tea. In twelve accessible and easy-to-read chapters, the author delivers a brief beginner’s guide to tea. The first three chapters are devoted to explaining the different types of teas and providing instruction about brewing the perfect cup of tea. The remaining chapters briefly touch on the world’s tea-drinking cultures while gently addressing their contribution to the historical significance of tea. The book concludes with a brief chapter on the health benefits of tea. A good source for those looking for a beginner’s guide to tea.

THE TEAHOUSE TIMES, 2008:

Passion For Tea ©2008 by Beverly Rorem ISBN 978-1-4343-6294-0 A great, smooth read about tea, and wonderful way to convert non tea drinkers. It reads so nicely; like you are sitting with a friend, explaining for the first time, the wonders of tea - and the friend discovers tea, finally, and is converted into someone with the same ‘Passion for Tea.’ Enjoyable! See an excerpt from this book on page 15 of this issue. Signed copies available from www.passion4tea.com See also: www.amazon.com Publisher: www.authorhouse.com

THE COUNTRY REGISTER, 2008:

BOOK REVIEW: Passion for Tea, Beverly Rorem

If you feel you don’t have a clue as to why all the commotion about tea, then Passion for Tea is the book you need to pick up. Not only does it tell you the history of tea and its future, it also tells the many uses and medical studies as well.

Learn the difference between green teas, black teas, oolongs, white teas, and more. The author also gives you hints for buying tea. One lady who is not a tea connoisseur described the book as being an “encyclopedia of tea”. She went on to say that she wanted to win it.

Beverly Rorem, the author of this book, has traveled to many different countries to bring us the experience and relationship each country has with tea. The United States seems to be catching on to the world wide tradition not only for its great taste, but to the good it does to your health.

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