For more than 25 years Noriko Morishita studied and practised the intricate ceremonies of the famous Way of Tea, attempting to learn its complexities and achieve a perfection of movement and mood that few can master. In The Wisdom of Tea Noriko describes her gradual discovery of freedom and insight within the very rules that once seemed so constricting. Looking back across her life, Noriko illuminates the real teachings of the Way of Tea: to live absolutely in the moment, to notice and delight in the smallest of details, to embrace the vital skills of patience and perseverance, and to allow yourself to be. The Wisdom of Tea is a distillation of the life lessons Noriko learned through many seasons, spanning girlhood to adulthood. It is a wise and inspiring book that reveals the lasting relevance of an ancient ceremony.

From tea guru Sebastian Beckwith and New York Times bestsellers Caroline Paul and Wendy MacNaughton comes the essential guide to exploring and enjoying the vast world of tea. Tea, the most popular beverage in the world after water, has brought nations to war, defined cultures, bankrupted coffers, and toppled kings. And yet in many ways this fragrantly comforting and storied brew remains elusive, even to its devotees. As down-to-earth yet stylishly refined as the drink itself, A Little Tea Book submerges readers into tea, exploring its varieties, subtleties, and pleasures right down to the process of selecting and brewing the perfect cup. From orange pekoe to pu-erh, tea expert Sebastian Beckwith provides surprising tips, fun facts, and flavorful recipes to launch dabblers and connoisseurs alike on a journey of taste and appreciation. Along with writer and fellow tea-enthusiast Caroline Paul, Beckwith walks us through the cultural and political history of the elixir that has touched every corner of the world. Featuring featuring charming, colorful charts, graphs, and illustrations by bestselling illustrator Wendy MacNaughton and Beckwith's sumptuous photographs, A Little Tea Book is a friendly, handsome, and illuminating primer with a dash of sass and sophistication. Cheers!

Clarity. Health. Peace of mind. These are the goals of The Way of Tea. In this book, readers will learn more about all aspects of tea--from the practical to the spiritual--and how they can implement the accompanying ancient traditions into their modern life. With The Way of Tea, you'll start by tapping into the wisdom and insights of the Chinese tea masters, learn more about the distinct practices of the chanoyu ("tea ceremony"), and delve into the healthful and holistic benefits of drinking tea. With its antioxidants, polyphenols and amino acids, tea reduces the risk of cancer and heart disease, lowers blood pressure, relieves stress, can help prevent diabetes and eye disease, and improve dental health. Readers will also gain an appreciation for the meditative properties of tea and tea rituals. By engaging with and incorporating these mindfulness practices, you can journey down a path leading to calm and quietude, marked by a greater self-awareness and presence of mind. This new edition includes: An in-depth look at the health benefits of tea A brewing guide for beginners detailing the simple "leaves in a bowl" method Step-by-step introductions to the Bowl and Teapot tea ceremonies 48 pages of color photos, prints, and paintings from the author's extensive collection With the help of this book, you will develop a new appreciation for this soothing beverage as a means to both physical and spiritual wellness.

Every day, we awaken to the wonderful, rich aroma of coffee, providing a gentle push to make it through the morning rush. In the afternoon, as our bodies begin to tire, we look to tea to calm our nerves and help us finish our daily tasks. Those much-needed infusions of energy help keep our bodies going. But what about our minds? Our spirits? How do we give them the encouragement they need to stay inspired, focused, and joyful?

There are times that we need some answers to the problems that arise in our lives and we need those answers right away. Wisdom Tea was born out of those situations that accrued in my own life. Life comes with a lot of twist and turns as well as detours that you may encounter on a daily basis and Wisdom Tea can help you look at your situation on a different level. Ive come to realize that people, places, and things can have lasting effects on your life; if you dont look to God first for the answers you so desperately need, you can become stuck and never find your way out. Wisdom Tea gives you analogies and earthly situations with a heavenly direction to help you in the victories in your life. Its titles are catchy, with food for thought attached. God wants you to be blessed and move forward toward the destiny that he has in store for you and your family. What better way to know how to get there than by exercising the wisdom he so graciously wants to give to us; all we have to do is ask. God has blessed me with a gift to look at life from different perspectives by applying analogies to my situations, a gift that has helped me tremendously in receiving the victories in my life. By reading Wisdom Tea on a daily basis and writing down your thoughts on the journal pages provided for you in each chapter, you may gain an understanding of your situation and see how God can bring you into your victories.

Stories can heal many minor and major problems without harming the listener. By telling a story to number of people, each one of them can subjectively relate the story to their own situation and find a solution to their problem, without even the story teller being aware of the nature of their problem. Stories can directly connect you to your inner subconscious powers and awaken this tremendous creative power, which will help you to deal with your daily challenges. Stories are also great tools for parents, to teach various moral and ethical values to their children. There are 52 sets of stories, wisdom, and spiritual exercises in this book. One set for every week of the year. Just as physical exercise helps us to build and improve our physical vitality, mental and spiritual exercises help you to build and improve your mental and spiritual well being. This incredible book is like a staircase with 52 steps. It is a very unique staircase because any one of the steps has the potential to get you directly to the top. And what awaits you up there? There you would find the gateway to spiritual freedom, inner peace, divine wisdom, love, success, abundance, creativity and happiness.