The Book of Tea

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1. François M says:

   July 28, 2011 at 8:27 pm

   68 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

   
   amazing recognition, July 19, 2010

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   François M (Netherlands) –

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   I loved this book. It explains the essence of Taoism, Japanese culture, and I recognized so much of my own experience of religion – originally Christian protestant, not practising. This book is a real eye opener. If you are looking for a book about tea you may be disappointed, it is a book about a way of life.

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2. Jacob says:

   July 28, 2011 at 9:09 pm

   41 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Philosophy of Tea, December 14, 2010

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   Jacob (Saitama, Japan) –

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   This books is a quick and informative introduction to the philosophy underpinnig “Teaism”. The book outlines how tea masters tried to live their lives according to the simple grace of the Japanese tea ceremony.

   For those looking for detailed instructions on conducting a tea ceremony, look elsewhere. But for those who want a handbook on a way of life, read further

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3. G. J. Amber says:

   July 28, 2011 at 9:27 pm

   68 of 80 people found the following review helpful:

   
   Less Philosophy and More Tea, July 6, 2009

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   G. J. Amber –
   
     

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   I had expected more details on the types of tea and the tea ceremony itself. The book was mainly historical and included the philosophies that created the tea ceremony. Although this was interesting, I had wanted details of the tea ceremony itself and explanations of different types of tea. There were times that I could not tell if the author was being tongue-in-cheek or pompous. I did read the book through, but was left with wanting more.

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