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Forget intimidating wine speak. You'll get a no-nonsense crash course that serves easy-to-understand vocabulary. From vineyard production to selecting stemware, prepare for a wine adventure. Uncork wine myths. Journey the globe, touring the wine regions of California to Europe to South America, and discover your personal palate along the way. Light, fun, never dry, this go-to guide helps you confidently explore the wine world.

Is there apple juice in my wine? My wine bottle says both “no sulfites added”, and “contains sulfites” - both statements can’t be right, can they? And, why is it perfectly legal to ship wine to Colorado - but a felony (more serious than physically assaulting someone) to ship wine to Kentucky? And, how did it happen that the United States shares the highest legal minimum drinking age along with Equatorial Guinea and Sri Lanka? The laws in the United States impact every aspect of enjoying and consuming wine. This book, written for wine lovers, not lawyers or bureaucrats, tells the facts behind 38 laws that affect the wine you drink.

Not a wine steward? Not to worry! With our short and informative wine audiobook, you'll discover how to read wine labels, what to pair with your wine, the history of wine, the science of wine, wine geography, how to store your wine, and so much more. Get the best wine audiobook today!

Learn from some of the experts on wine tasting how best to enjoy wine, as they demystify the process of wine tasting for you and give some easy-to-remember tips on wine pairing.

The perfect companion for your next morning cup. By listening to our short, informative coffee audiobook, you'll discover: the fascinating science and history of coffee, how to make the perfect cup of coffee, what the best coffee beans are, what the best way to brew coffee is, what all those different coffee certifications mean, and so much more. Treat yourself to a cup and the best coffee audiobook on Audible today: Coffee by Pocket Guide Club.

Reminiscent of God in a Cup and The Devil's Cup, this is an inside look into the modern business of making coffee. But rather than a general history, Coffee for One focuses on the revolution that made single serve the most popular way to consume coffee worldwide, and the competition and conflict that got us here.

Want to host the perfect tea party? Or maybe you prefer hanging out with friends and having a cup of coffee? It doesn’t matter, as this 2-in-1 book is all about teaching you how to enjoy every occasion involving two of the most beloved drinks on a global scale. Afternoon Tea: Inspiration and How to Host the Perfect Afternoon Tea Party at Your Home. This book explains every detail you need to know when hosting tea at your home; Everything from choosing the right tea set to how to properly hold your teacup. After you finish reading, you’ll be ready to throw a flawless afternoon tea party. Coffee: Guide to Easily Make your Own Perfect Cup of Java at Home and The History of Coffee. This guide will not only show you how to make the best cup of coffee you have ever had in your life, but will also take you on a journey through the history of (possibly) the world’s greatest drink.

Le rôle de l'alcool dans la vie en société, que ce soit sous forme de vin, de bière ou de spiritueux, fut constant et souvent controversé. Rod Phillips jette dans cet ouvrage un regard original sur les mœurs et les mentalités en matière de consommation d'alcool. Il embrasse neuf mille ans d'histoire économique et culturelle et lève le voile sur les tensions qui existèrent entre les produits sains des régimes alimentaires quotidiens et les objets d'inquiétude sociale, politique et religieuse que sont les boissons alcooliques.

À la fois poétique et intelligent, apaisant et vivifiant, "Le livre du thé", destiné aux lecteurs occidentaux, permet de mieux appréhender les subtilités de la culture asiatique. Véritable traité philosophique, il interroge le sens de nos existences et notre rapport à l'environnement. "La philosophie du thé n'est pas une simple esthétique dans l'acception ordinaire du terme, car elle nous aide à exprimer, conjointement avec l'éthique et avec la religion, notre conception intégrale de l'homme et de la nature."

Why do we call mixed alcohol drinks "cocktails"? How do they get their exotic names — names like the Singapore Sling, Screw Driver, the Alamagoozlum, the Angel’s Kiss, the Hanky Panky, the Harvey Wallbanger, Sex on the Beach, the Monkey Gland, the Brass Monkey, the Margarita, the Japalac, the Lion’s Tail, and many, many more?

Want to host the perfect tea party? Or maybe you prefer hanging out with friends and sharing a whiskey or two? It doesn’t matter, as this bundle is all about teaching you how to enjoy every occasion involving two of the most beloved drinks on a global scale.

Have you ever wanted to have a formal afternoon tea, but just weren't sure where to start? This easy-to-follow guide will show you how to host a prim and proper afternoon tea, just like the English have been enjoying for generations. If you have watched Downton Abbey and wanted to make afternoon tea part of your routine or even just wanted to host an afternoon tea for a special occasion, this is the book for you.

Pour yourself into these vignettes from the vineyard that include interviews with Julia Child and Robert Mondavi, plus fascinating facts and lore about the virtues of wine.

Perfect for anyone who wants to eat a healthy meal or snack but has very little time to spare. 42 Vegan Protein Shakes and Smoothies: Quick, Easy and Perfect for Clean Eating is all about feeling good and becoming healthier while also making a meal quicker and easier. What is a solution? Smoothies and protein shakes! Besides just being a healthy meal, they are also convenient because they can be consumed at any time during the day.

Dr. Helen Rothberg, a sought-after consultant to CEOs and entrepreneurs, reveals memorable insights about leadership developed while she worked as a bartender and restaurant manager. Good managers and good leaders are not always the same. Dr. Helen Rothberg trains leaders, from Fortune 500 executives to start-up entrepreneurs, with her particular brand of ADVICE - Action, Determination, Vision, Integrity, Communication, Empathy.

With his characteristic wit and charm, Mark Oldman reveals how to imbibe like an insider while cutting through the pretension and geekiness that still surrounds wine. From detailing little-known ways to hone in on the best value bottles to the secret maneuvers you can do to master wine in restaurants, shops, and at home, How to Drink like a Billionaire will have you approaching wine with the shrewdness, style, and unapologetic joy of the one percent.

This is a short-simple introduction for learning about kombucha for beginners. It is meant as a stepping stone into the exciting field of fermented tea and fermented drinks. What Is kombucha? Kombucha is a fermented drink of black coffee and sugars (from different sources which includes cane sugar, fruit or honey) that's put to use as an effective food. It includes a colony of microorganisms and yeast which are responsible for initiating the fermentation method once coupled with sugar.

Kathryn and Craig Hall launched themselves headfirst into Napa Valley 20 years ago with the purchase of an 1885 winery and never looked back. Since the couple's purchase of their debut winery, their critically acclaimed HALL Wines and WALT Wines have become fixtures of the California wine industry, winning numerous accolades including a coveted 100-point perfect score.

Are you hoping for a way to bring your body back to the healthy and comfortable shape that you once took for granted? This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to lose weight, boost your metabolism, flush your system of toxins, improve your overall health, and choose the right teas that will assist in accomplishing them all. The goal of this book is to guide you to a new routine that will help transform you into the person you want to be through the natural remedies of detoxifying teas.

Learn quick and easy antioxidant-packed smoothie and ice cream recipes from this great cookbook that is awesome for the whole family. Get some extra nutrition in your children's diet with the powerful superfood recipes provided in this book. Blend perfect memories for your family today! Great nutrition is the way to great mental and physical well-being. Eating a balanced diet is an essential piece for good health. The food you eat influences the way you feel and how your body functions. This book can help you!