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TEA

TEA, No. 25

Almost as old as water, TEA provides physical, mental and spiritual sustenance to billions, everywhere, everyday.

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2 Intro
8 Letter from F
12 Perspective

Major figures in tea brands talk about the infused brew

14 Green Leaf Land

Impressive tea-producing regions and tea estates

18 Tea Trip

The significance of traditional tea cultures in the UK and Japan

40 Guide to Tea

Types of teas and their respective characteristics

45 Academic Manual

History of tea, overview of tea utensils, and info on contemporary trends

64 F Cut

Tea, a cup of pristine nature

74 Interview

Shinichiro Ogata The Simplicity founder says that traditional tea culture dismantles boundaries between nature and humans, generations and borders.

80 Collectors

People in love with teas and teaware

96 Mix and Match

Restaurants and bars expanding the gastronomy of tea

112 Interview

112 Ottilie Cunningham A coffee and tea buyer for Fortnum & Mason focuses on selecting and maintaining good, quality teas for the perfect cup 118 Lauren Burke-Rincon The CEO of Sacred Vibes Apothecary says herbal tea helps slow down life and becomes a path to healing.

126 New Makers

Independent tea brands that have personality

142 Me Time, Teatime

Some people who enjoy tea

158 City Dive

A city guide presented by F

160 References

Noteworthy books about tea

162 Outro
168 Index

Description

Tea, a drink made by brewing tea leaves in hot water, has developed into a unique favorite food based on its thousands of years of history, reflecting the culture of the region and the era. Strictly speaking, green, white, yellow, blue, and black tea made from the leaves of the tree belonging to the family Camellia sinensis.  It is common to include substitute teas, flavored teas, and iced tea markets represented by herbal teas in the category of tea. In the oriental culture centered in Japan, China, and Taiwan, the afternoon tea culture developed mainly in the United Kingdom, not only drinks, but also tea tools, tableware, and sweets are naturally connected in a single ceremony and are considered a kind of comprehensive art. Since the pandemic, the demand for health-functional teas has increased, and they are rapidly becoming popular as wellness drinks.

 

Tea has a powerful power that connects people. Sharing a cup of tea may be very simple, but it allows for non-verbal communication that transcends any cultural barrier. Tea is also a blessing from nature. It brings us closer to nature and reminds us of its potential and beauty.
 
Shinichiro Ogata, Founder of Simplicity
The tea is the focal thing that keeps the ceramic work going. The very act of drinking tea points the way forward. So I don’t need any external stimuli or inspiration. You don’t even have to look at your phone or go to an art museum to see an exhibition. You already have all the answers in the cup.
 
Steve Harrison, Ceramic Artist

Pairs nicely with Magazine F: COFFEE, MAGAZINE F: BEER and MAGAZINE F: WHISKEY

Additional information

Weight 400 g
Dimensions 9.5 × 6.75 × 0.75 in
Publisher

JOH

Pages

148

Size

6.69 X 9.45in

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