{"product_id":"9781568365718","title":"New Tastes in Green Tea: A Novel Flavor for Familiar Drinks, Dishes, and Desserts","description":"NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA is an original cookbook that ushers an   underappreciated flavor into the kitchen as a beverage and a cooking   ingredient.  The range of recipes is startling.  Green Tea Latte, Matcha Smoothie, or   Iced Matcha au Lait take “the greens” in new directions.  Mouthwatering   recipes for gratin, quiche, pastas, and desserts will enliven the adventurous   cook’s culinary repertoire.  \u003cp\u003e  While breaking fresh ground, NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA also covers the basics.    Author Mutsuko Tokunaga, vice president of the World Green Tea Association,   introduces the reader to the most popular types of traditional tea, the fine   art of brewing a perfect cup, and the ins and outs of tea lore.  Lavish images   by two top food photographers provide the perfect visual accompaniment for   making green tea a part of everyday life.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  This book arrives at the perfect time.  With the growing awareness of the   health benefits of this popular beverage, and the emergence of such innovative   teas as vanilla hojicha and mango sencha, green tea is finding a place in more   and more households.  On the health front, the beneficial properties are almost   too numerous to count.  It is said to restrict the increase of blood   cholesterol, control high blood pressure, lower blood pressure, refresh the body,   deter food poisoning, help prevent cavities, fight viruses, and freshen skin.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Whether you are looking for a bevy of palate-pleasing drinks or savory new   food recipes, NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA is a must-have for anyone seeking to   appreciate the versatility and elegant flavorings of one of the world’s most   healthful beverages.  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMutsuko Tokunaga is a renowned Japanese food stylist and   the vice president of the World Green Tea Association.  She appears regularly   on radio and television in Japan and writes on cooking and tea for Japanese   newspapers and magazines.  NEW TASTES IN GREEN TEA follows two previous   publications in Japanese.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kodansha USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47054938833136,"sku":"9781568365718","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781568365718_p0.jpg?v=1763768409","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781568365718","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}