Spanish and eventually became the biggest sugar trader. But with all that has happened what really drove the trade? Sugar was used as a sweetener for tea, coffee, and chocolate. When tea blew up around the world it was used because the caffeine kept people awake. Some even said that with that they got their better ideas. But sugar added to tea gave it such a better taste that the people…
Aroma Therapy Massage Benefits Aroma Therapy Massage What is an Aroma Therapy massage? An Aroma therapy massage is one of the many types of therapeutic massages that incorporate essential oils (calming scents) to help relax the muscles throughout your body. Aroma therapy allows you to relax with calming scents. Common scents that I have used in some of these therapeutic massages have been lavender or rosemary mint. There are also scents that are very helpful to the body. These essential oils…
Purpose To determine the specific types of pigments found in a rose leaf and rose petal by using isopropyl alcohol (C3H8O) in paper chromatography. Scientific Explanation When leaves are mixed with isopropyl alcohol (C3H8O) the alcohol draws out the leaf pigments and chemically change to a solvent. When the solvent is painted on the paper towel nothing happens but when a bit of alcohol is added it easily climbs up the paper towel. This happens because the alcohol molecules are “sticky” and…
China and the Ottoman Empire both faced a variety of challenges during the 19th century that later left them vulnerable to Western influence in the 20th century. The Ottoman Empire and China had large population growth, but unlike Europe, neither country industrialized and it left them with little food. They also faced issues when it came to centralized power, both countries transferred their consolidated power to local authorities; the gentry for China and the local warlords in the Ottomans.…
I always use a cold remedy drink to cure a sore throat. Hot green tea with honey, lemon, and ginger always does the trick. 2.) What led you to try those particular strategies? - My mom always told me when I'm sick, I should drink honey lemon drink. Even though that also help my throat from hurting less, but I always like trying out a new recipe so I can see which one works better. 3.) Why do you think they help? - Green tea, honey, lemon, and ginger all have the benefits to help improve…
Things you will need: 2-4 pounds Beeswax or Paraffin Wax Candle Wicks Oils (your choice for scent and magickal goals) Herbs (your choice for scent and magickal goals) Crayons or Candle Dye (for color) Wooden Spoon Wax Paper Double Broiler Start by melting the wax in a double broiler. You can use a large pot half-full of water and a large coffee can with the wax in it, placed inside the pot, if you don't have one. Heat the water to boiling first and cut up your wax so it will melt quickly. As…
Rhetorical Reading Response: “Context” In the short story “Context” (1994), written by Dorothy Allison the author writes about the influence that context has when it comes to the judgment of people. Allison does this by using personal scenarios that the reader can emotionally relate to. The author’s purpose is to express the fearful feeling of showing someone the vulnerable truth about how she grew up and where she came from in order to prove that social status can affect how others perceive you…
cups of scorching hot tea. It must be extra hot because there is nothing worse than giving an Afghan a “warm” cup of tea. I remember one time at my dad's cousin's house when tea was being passed around and I made the mistake of saying “no thank you, I don't drink much tea.” “Vhatt? you don't drink tea?” she asked and again repeating it back to herself “she doesn't drink tea.” Somehow convinced that repeating it will make less true. After that for the next few mehmooni when tea was being passed…
Absinthe owes much of its allure to the preparation of the drink. It takes a steady hand and a cool demeanor to pour the perfect glass, but don’t let that intimidate you. Armed with the proper tools and ingredients, you too can enjoy “The Green Lady” just as they did in the cafes of old Paris. What you’ll need: A bottle of your favorite absinthe, of course. If you don’t yet have a favorite, take a chance on one of many of the authentic or newer brands available. The Pontarlier glass – named…
The history of Great Britain's empire has always been a little controversial, but by examining their interactions with China during the 19th century, it is apparent that this part of their history was selfishly corrupt and malevolent. This essay shall argue that for many years leading up to the First Opium War, Great Britain fully endorsed the smuggling of illegal opium into China; the goal being to increase revenues within India, and consequently of Britain itself. Despite knowing the harm…