Excerpt from A Dissertation Upon Tea: Explaining Its Nature and Properties by Many New Experiments, and Demonstrating From Philosophical Principles, the Various Effects It Has on Different Constitutions, to Which Is Added the Natural History of Tea
Advantage of all; for does not Tea throw fome Perfons into Vapours, afieét their Complexion, Spirits, Nerves, (o as to apprehend themfelves either dying, or dangeroufly ill? In others, it {truggles againlt Reten tion, gives them the Cholick, or Gripes; and affeéts not a few with Tremors, Sic. Nor, as far as I can remember, have thefe Authors pro portion'd its Strength, Quantities and Ufe, to any diliinét or deligned Purpofes; wherefore, I fee no Reafon to retraéit the following Difcourfe as an unneceflary Repetition; but rather enough to wonder, that out of (0 much as has been writ upon Tea, we {hould find (0 little to the Pur Ofe.
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Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the nature and properties of tea, a beverage that captured the imagination of Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. The author delves into the plant's origins, cultivation, and preparation in China and Japan, presenting detailed descriptions of its different varieties and the methods used to harvest and process its leaves. This work is a fascinating account of the cultural and commercial significance of tea at the time, and the author goes beyond mere botanical description to examine the plant's medicinal qualities, as well as the potential benefits and drawbacks of its consumption. He also critiques existing scholarship on tea, exposing inaccuracies and faulty reasoning, and offers his own unique insights based on careful observations and experiments. Through a blend of scientific inquiry and engaging narrative, the author provides a compelling examination of the social, economic, and medical aspects of tea, ultimately revealing the complex relationship that humans have with this beloved beverage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Codice articolo 9780260048202_0
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