Tea: Wine's Sober Sibling is an in-depth guide into the myriad possibilities of pairing tea, and preparing tea, for connoisseurs and beginners alike. It is both a handbook and a cookbook with over 70 original recipes, each with mouthwatering pictures and three matching tea suggestions. In chapters that explore the relationship and pairing of tea and cheese, tea and chocolate, and tea in mixed drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic), you will learn how to use tea as an ingredient for cooking through easy-to-follow recipes. Various methods of steeping tea are covered, and readers will learn how to easily prepare tea for everyday enjoyment, the best practices for restaurant use, and more advanced, intricate methods for the experienced tea lover. Take a deep dive into the world of tea and food pairings with close to 300 pages brimming with information, including 6 pages with tea-related links to recommended tea shops, schools, and videos.

About the Author

Mariella Erkens is a tea connoisseur, educator, and a food pairing specialist living in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. She was the owner and head chef of Eden, a restaurant in the fishing village of Itacare, Brazil, from 2003 to 2008, where she served contemporary dishes with seafood and vegetarian food. From 2008 to 2011, Mariella Erkens worked as a freelance chef and food stylist in Amsterdam.

Awards
Winner of Drinks - Food & Drink at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2023 (Netherlands) and World of Wine Best of the Best - Book of the Year at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2023 (Netherlands) and Drinks - Other drinks - Tea at the Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2023 (Netherlands).



Book Information
ISBN 9789089899323
Author Mariella Erkens
Format Hardback
Page Count 292
Imprint Terra Uitgeverij
Publisher Terra Uitgeverij
Weight(grams) 885g