Title Details

Lu Ann Pannunzio is a tea enthusiast and writer based in Ontario, Canada. When not drinking tea, Lu Ann finds other ways to incorporate the beverage into her life. On a mission to show the world just how versatile and inspirational the beverage of tea truly is she shares her steeps, tea infused recipes and crafts on her blog, The Cup of Life (www.theteacupoflife.com).

Table of Contents


INTRODUCTION
• Why This Book Exists

PART I
• Preparation (Starting with an empty cup)

PART II
• Appreciation

PART III
• Savor

PART IV
• Gratitude

PART V
• Inspiration (Ending with an empty cup)

CONCLUSION
• Happy Steeping & Sipping

Acknowledgements

About the Author

“Forget what you've been told about tea, all those dos and don'ts. Tea-spiration takes the practice of appreciating tea back to basics. Lu Ann offers practical tips on how to get the most out of a cup of tea, and shows us how any tea drinker is already a tea expert.”

- Bonnie Eng, Thirsty for Tea blog"Reading Tea-spiration brought me the same feeling as sipping a fresh cup of tea, soothing and mind-opening. The nonjudgmental notion Lu Ann poured into her writing is the true offering of tea that is often overlooked in our busy everyday life."
- Li Gong, Ph.D., Founder of Encha Organic Matcha“As a practicing yogi I see the parallels in tea drinking and the yogic path. I look forward to having a copy of my own to support me as I refresh my mind and hydrate my body during contemplative moments in my daily living.”

-Emily Slonina, author of Anywhere Anytime Any Body Yoga

“Where will your next cup of tea take you? A trip down memory lane? Or, swept away to another region of the world? Allow yourself to experience tea as described within and you just may find Tea-spiration to live a more meaningful life thanks to this healthful, delicious beverage (tea) and our affini-tea for it.”

- Gail Gastelu, Publisher, The Tea House Times"In Tea-spiration it is evident that Lu Ann Pannunzio approaches the topic of tea drinking as a state of meditation; a mindful practice that encourages leaving behind hectic daily living. It will make a great gift for any tea lover as well as inspire novice tea drinkers to sit down with a cup of tea. This book reminds me of the poem by Hamamoto Soshun: "Chanoyu should be made with the heart, not with the hand. Make it without making it, in the stillness of your mind. As a practicing yogi I see the parallels in tea drinking and the yogic path. I look forward to having a copy of my own to support me as I refresh my mind and hydrate my body during contemplative moments in my daily living."

Namaste,
Emily Slonina, author of Anywhere Anytime Any Body Yoga, using yoga in everyday life.“Where will your next cup of tea take you? A trip down memory lane? Or, swept away to another region of the world? When was the last time you truly experienced something through all five senses? The heart of this book is that of a tea lover. Allow yourself to experience tea as described within and you just may find "Tea-spiration" to live a more meaningful life thanks to this healthful, delicious beverage (tea) and our affini-tea for it.”

- Gail Gastelu, Owner/Publisher, The Tea House Times"Lu Ann Pannunzio’s Tea-spiration is a beautifully written book that reminds us all to be present and mindful of every steeped moment. She lets us in on her tea rituals and memories, while encouraging us to have the freedom to take a step back and shape our own tea experiences. Her kind and knowledge tone of voice makes you feel as though you are a friend chatting with her over a cup of tea in her kitchen. This is a must-read for tea beginners to experienced sippers, as it grounds one in the meditative and sensory ritual of tea. Lu Ann gently guides you to craft personal steeping rituals and discover tea’s deeper meaning in your own life.”

- Alexis Siemons, Tea Consultant and Writer, Teaspoons & Petals