Hot chili pepper has been used in cooking since ancient times. Chili peppers are native to the Americas and were brought to the Old World by Christopher Columbus. Being easy to grow, they quickly became the most widely used spice in the world. Chili peppers can grow everywhere with relatively little[...]

An extraordinary book dedicated to all tea lovers. A new perspective in tea appreciation, a search for pure pleasure. Tea is so much more than a simple infusion: it is a sign of taste, an excuse for a get-together or a spiritual moment. Drinking tea is a symbol of conviviality and great hospitality,[...]

Like fine wine, good tea is a gastronomic delicacy that possesses a deliciously wide range of aromas and flavors. And, just like an excellent wine guide, this richly illustrated volume initiates drinkers into the art of tasting, making, and serving. A careful examination of 50 grand cru teas--includ[...]