Happiness is a Red Teapot

Description

For centuries, tea has held a valued place in both Eastern and Western cultures. From the ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony to the cosy informality of an English cuppa at the kitchen table, tea (whether green, black, white or herb) soothes, grounds and comforts us. It's no surprise that so many of us switch the kettle on at the first sign of trouble - keep calm and drink tea! In fact, that's how this book came about. After a particularly stressful week, editor Anouska Jones was sitting at home with her husband complaining about everything that had gone wrong. As he put their teapot and two mugs down on the table, her husband commented, 'Cheer up! You can't be miserable when you've got a bright red teapot in front of you!' The very next morning, Anouska started researching quotes about tea and before long she had a collection of memorable quotations from rock stars (Mick Jagger, Rod Stewart), Buddhist monks (Thich Nat Hahn), politicans (Abraham Lincoln, William Gladstone), actors (Audrey Hepburn, Billy Connolly), adventurers (Bear Grylls) and more. It seems tea's appeal is truly universal! It's hoped that the resulting book of quotes and accompaning photographs brings you the same pleasure as a perfectly brewed cup of your own particular favourite.

Anouska Jones is a book editor, publisher, reviewer and author, who has worked in publishing for over twenty years. She is a huge believer in the power of a cup of tea to fix pretty much anything!

"Gorgeous images and accompanying quotes combine to make the ultimate gift for tea lovers ... it's pretty much impossible to pick this book up and not crave a cuppa." -- Kirsty McKenzie * Off the Shelf * "...brings you the same pleasure as a perfectly brewed cup of tea. * Ladies In Racing * "Settle down with a cuppa and enjoy this lovely little book. You'll find out what Boy George would forgo for a nice cuppa, what Billy Connolly does when left alone with a tea cosy and why Eleanor Roosevelt compared women to a tea bag." * The Senior * "Cuppa connoisseurs will appreciate Anouska Jones' collection of quotes about the brew from tea lovers, including Mick Jagger and Audrey Hepburn" * Selector Magazine * "Anouska Jones has captured words of wisdom, along with some glorious photographs, from an obviously supremely, totally refined selection of the worlds famous personages, who have all succumbed to the delicious sensation of enjoying a cup of well brewed tea, from their favourite teapot" * Blue Wolf Reviews * "Tea aficionados, in particular, will appreciate this collection of celebrity quotes about the brew from such well-known tea lovers as Audrey Hepburn, Rod Stewart, Billy Connolly and Mick Jagger " * Public Service News * "C.S. Lewis said, "You can't get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me." If you are also a tea and book lover, then you will love this new book edited by Anouska Jones". * Living Now *