premium tea, I 've gained a certain appreciation for coffee. Here 's the top 3 'non commercial ' coffee places near where I live. The first I have to mention is Cafe Vero in Lake George NY. There are very few places that stay open year round in Lake George (Even most of the 3000 pizza places shut down). As far as I can tell Cafe Vero is the ONLY one open year round. Aside from being open it has a very pleasant atmosphere. I 'd also…
the flowers and sugar, covering the whole with wet cloths and standing it in a cool place. The perfume is absorbed by the sugar, which is converted into a very palatable syrup. Flowers are also used to make jasmine tea. For every 100lbs of tea, 40lbs of Jasmine are needed to scent the tea. Flowers are used in worship and for hair ornaments, often in rituals like marriages, religious ceremonies and festivals. They may be found around entrances to temples, on major thoroughfares, and in major…
The Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware is run by the government Leisure and Cultural Services department. The building itself was the former Headquarter House of the Commander of British Forces in Hong Kong. In 1984, it turned to be the Museum of Tea Ware, it was the first specialized museum in the world devoted to the collection, study and display of tea wares. The core collections and historical relics were donated by Dr. K.S. Lo, it included about 600 pieces of tea wares and related vessels.…
China first introduced the world to tea, and according to Chinese tradition the first cup was brewed by Shen Nung, an emperor who reigned 2737-2697. It was claimed that like wine and coffee, the tea was created by accident. It is said that Nung was boiling water to drink, when a gust of wind brought some leaves into his pot. When he drank the tea, it was found refreshing. Tea is a mix of dried leaves, flowers and buds of the evergreen bush, Camellia sinensis. The drink quickly spread throughout…
Common Name: Vetiver Essential Oil Botanical Name: Vetiveria zizanioides Other names: Khus Khus-Khus Description/Distribution: Grown in Haiti, vetiver oil is used for therapeutic, meditative and perfuming purposes. This essential oil is grounding, cooling and nourishing. Vetiver is a grass, not unlike lemongrass and citronella. The stems are tall and it can grow up to five feet high. The leaves are long and thin, and the flowers are a brownish-purple color. However, unlike most root…
Boom!Krackle!Pop! Did you know you use gunpowder every fourth of July while popping fireworks? There were many different resources swapped along the silk road including gunpowder,silk,and tea ,that we still use today. Did you know Gunpowder was discovered in the 900’s while trying to find medicine for a cure.Gunpowder is a black substance like mineral .It is highly flammable. It was invented in the 9th. gunpowder is usually used with explosives and firework today.But it originally was…
Answer 1: Lin Tse-Hsu wrote this letter to Queen Victory to show his concerns about the ill effects of Opium trade on Chinese society and put an end to Opium trade as his King wants. As a Chinese Commissioner he tried to make Queen Victoria aware of the widespread social problems occurring because of opium addiction. He asked Queen to be the leader and put an end to the opium trade. Chinese emperor lost his son of an overdose and Lin Tse-Hue argued that seducing Chinese people by smuggling…
Tips To Heal Sore Throat Naturally Many people say that honey is one of the potent drug to cope with strep throat. But in fact, the experts still have not understand fully how honey can cope with strep throat. But since ancient times, people often use honey as the killer bacteria which is resistant to antibiotics. Well, the way of eating honey is to mix 1-2 tablespoons honey into a cup of hot water. In addition to the traits of that sore throat also assessed can be resolved with salt water. The…
the sailors unloaded cargo where the ships docked. The tide was high and kept spraying them slightly with the ocean water. I grew impatient and turned and sprinted back up to the house. Mother sat on the porch with Christina sipping her Indian Spice Tea from our cellar. She smiled as she saw me dashing to her. “Mother!” I cried. “When will Father’s ship be here? I’ve been waiting on the hillside since dawn! My feet cant take and more.” “Hush…
Every day we listen to advice on how to get rid of stress or how to calm down in stressful situations. In this spirit, we bring you a way that is not a permanent solution, but can relieve tension in a critical situation... Lavender Fragrant lavender is ideal for relaxing the body and mind before going to bed. It works soothing, and has long been an essential component of lavender oil baths and creams for skin regeneration. Lavender helps to relax, making falling asleep easier for people who…