The Way of Tea

Borislav Vinogrodsky, a specialist in ancient Chinese culture, wishes readers “subtle states, good tea, and healthy joy.” An artistic shoot of objects from the author’s personal collection makes this project truly unique. This book is a real work of art.

“Tea can change the awareness of a nation and an individual, because tea-drinking is a collective matter. It requires certain effort from the participants. Tea appears to be the most interesting product for training mindful consumption. To drink Chinese tea correctly, you need to listen to yourself, to your sensations—because to a significant extent that determines the look and quality of the material environment,” says the author.

The book tells the story of how tea originated and spread in China and beyond the country, and provides its classification. The chapter “Treasures of the Tea Collection” presents the most famous varieties. The listener will learn about ways to prepare tea, discover its health-improving properties, and find practical advice on how to choose and store tea.