Drunk in China: Baijiu and the World's Oldest Drinking Culture by Derek Sandhaus

Description: FREE SHIPPING UK WIDE Drunk in China by Derek Sandhaus Drunk in China follows Derek Sandhauss journey of discovery into the worlds oldest drinking culture, uncovering a tradition spanning more than nine thousand years and exploring how recent economic and political developments have pushed Chinese alcohol beyond the nations borders for the first time. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description China is one of the worlds leading producers and consumers of liquor, with alcohol infusing all aspects of its culture, from religion and literature to business and warfare. Yet to the outside world, Chinas most famous spirit, baijiu, remains a mystery. This is about to change, as baijiu is now being served in cocktail bars beyond its borders.Drunk in China follows Derek Sandhauss journey of discovery into the worlds oldest drinking culture. He travels throughout the country and around the globe to meet with distillers, brewers, snake-oil salesmen, archaeologists, and ordinary drinkers. He examines the many ways in which alcohol has shaped Chinese society and its rituals. He visits production floors, karaoke parlors, hotpot joints, and speakeasies. Along the way he uncovers a tradition spanning more than nine thousand years and explores how recent economic and political developments have conspired to push Chinese alcohol beyond the nations borders for the first time. As Chinese society becomes increasingly international, its drinking culture must also adapt to the times. Can the West also adapt and clink glasses with China? Read Drunk in China and find out. Author Biography Derek Sandhaus has published four books on Chinese history and culture, most recently Baijiu: The Essential Guide to Chinese Spirits. In 2018 Sandhaus co-founded Ming River Sichuan Baijiu in partnership with Chinas oldest continually operational distillery. He serves as Ming Rivers communications director and as the editor at drinkbaijiu.com. He lives with his wife and dog in Washington, DC. Table of Contents Acknowledgments Notes on Language Time Line of Alcohol in China Introduction: The First SipPart 1. Climbing the Sky 1. The Wild West 2. Three Hundred Shots 3. The WayPart 2. Jius Story 4. Drink of the Dead 5. Drink of the Immortals 6. Firewater 7. The Peoples ChoicePart 3. The Journey of a Thousand Drinks 8. Party Favors 9. Song of the South 10. Yangtze Delta Blues 11. Dust Bowl Ballad 12. Yellow River RamblePart 4. Warning Labels 13. Burning Questions 14. Quality Control 15. The Cost of Doing Business 16. Red TapePart 5. Matters of Taste 17. Reinventing the Flavor Wheel 18. Exclusion 19. A Seat at the Bar Afterword: Why We Drink Appendix: About the Recipes Notes Bibliography Index Review "An engaging introduction to baijiu, the worlds biggest selling spirit, Sandhaus gives the reader as much historical and societal context as he does entertainment."—Millie Milliken, Imbibe"Its a fun journey."—Wall Street Journal "Derek Sandhaus offers a rollicking, hard-drinking exploration of baijiu, Chinas national tipple."—Janet Brown, Shelf Awareness"This is bound to become the go-to guide on how Chinas national drink is produced, consumed and marketed, charting its history, culture and effects."—Mike Cormack, South China Morning Post"If his aim is to encourage greater consumption of the fiery booze, his enthusiastic writing and raucous tales are likely to do the trick."—Jeremiah Jenne, World of Chinese"Drunk in China takes readers on a spirited, entertaining journey through the lens of Chinas favorite and often misunderstood drink, baijiu. Derek Sandhaus illuminates Chinese history and contemporary life in his devoted quest to embrace and relish a traditional Chinese liquor."—Jen Lin-Liu, author of Serve the People and On the Noodle Road and founder of Beijings Black Sesame Kitchen cooking school "I have learned so much from Derek Sandhaus over the years, and Drunk in China is no exception. Its not just about baijiu—although it offers a master class on the subject. Its about China and its history, culture, and relationship with the West, told through the perspective of a witty, generous storyteller."—Clay Risen, deputy opinion editor at the New York Times and author of Single Malt: A Guide to the Whiskies of Scotland "Who knew that the history of China was so wrapped up in its drinking culture? This ramble through time and geography is an intoxicating romp through a boozy China. Sandhauss ability to turn a phrase keeps us laughing all the way."—Scott D. Seligman, author of The First Chinese American Review Quote "Who knew that the history of China was so wrapped up in its drinking culture? This ramble through time and geography is an intoxicating romp through a boozy China. Sandhauss ability to turn a phrase keeps us laughing all the way."--Scott D. Seligman, author of The First Chinese American Details ISBN1640125086 Author Derek Sandhaus Short Title Drunk in China Pages 314 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 1640125086 ISBN-13 9781640125087 Format Paperback Subtitle Baijiu and the Worlds Oldest Drinking Culture Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2022-07-28 NZ Release Date 2022-07-28 UK Release Date 2022-07-28 DEWEY 394.130951 Publisher Potomac Books Inc Imprint Potomac Books Inc Place of Publication Dulles Publication Date 2022-03-01 Illustrations 1 appendix, index Audience General US Release Date 2022-03-01 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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