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RECOMMENDED READINGS

For the consideration of your bedside tables and TV screens.
Words by Flavia Galeotti

MILK: A GLOBAL HISTORY

BY HANNAH VELTEN (2010)
Former agricultural journalist Velten takes readers
on a short but lively exploration of the milk industry,
investigating how and why perceptions of milk have
changed in the public consciousness. She touches on
the debate between raw milk vs pasteurised, processed
milk, as well as the science of nutrition, industry
advertising campaigns, and government endorsements.
Part of the Edible Series by Reaktion Books, it’s an
entertaining introduction to the topic.

WORLD ATLAS OF TEA: FROM THE LEAF
TO THE CUP, THE WORLD’S TEAS EXPLORED
AND ENJOYED

BY KRISI SMITH (2016)
For the uninitiated, this is a great guide to ease you
into the robust world of tea. Smith outlines the various
tea-growing countries and regions in a beautifully
illustrated book, explaining their tea taste profiles
and detailing harvesting and processing methods.
She also gives invaluable advice on how to blend teas
to your own preferences.

INFUSED WATER: 75 SIMPLE AND
DELICIOUS RECIPES TO KEEP YOU AND
YOUR FAMILY HEALTHY AND HAPPY

BY DALILA TARHUNI (2017)
For the health and wellness nuts, learn more about
infusing water with various herbs, fruits, and vegetables
to improve your health and to keep on top of your eight
daily glasses of water. Each outlined recipe has its own
specific benefits – increasing energy, restoring balance,
detoxification, etc – and is great for the whole family.

BREW: BETTER COFFEE AT HOME

BY BRIAN W. JONES (2016)
Hailed as an excellent resource for beginners.
The accessible guidebook by coffee expert Jones takes
the mystery out of specialty coffee and makes it more
approachable to the novice who wants to explore brewing
it in the comfort of home. Learn how to buy the best beans
and brewing gear, and take it for a spin using the recipes
included in the book.

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