China Black Tea
Written on 2008-03-09
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The Chinese call it hong cha (red tea), but don't let the name confuse you. China black tea couldn't be any farther in both taste and color from what Westerners call "red tea" - roibboos tea.
Like all typical teas, China black tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant grown originally in the Yunnan Province of China and available only for export to the foreign markets. Today, Ch... Read more...
The Chinese call it hong cha (red tea), but don't let the name confuse you. China black tea couldn't be any farther in both taste and color from what Westerners call "red tea" - roibboos tea.
Like all typical teas, China black tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant grown originally in the Yunnan Province of China and available only for export to the foreign markets. Today, Ch... Read more...
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Food prepared must not only be pleasing to the palate but pleasant to the eyes as well. Presentation of food on the plate is very vital in classic French cooking.
Traditional or classic French cooking in France emphasized on food preparation using its rich agricultural and dairying resources. This has been reflected through the lavish and elegant banquets made during official occasions under t... Read more...
The Japanese call it chanoyu, which literally means "hot tea water." But transcending even the limitations of its name, the Japanese tea ceremony is truly a spiritual expression of the "way of the tea."
The whole ceremony is summarized in the following excerpt of a lesson taught by tea master Sen no Rikyu to his students in 16th Century Japan:
"Make a delicious bowl of tea;
Scatter the char... Read more...
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China Black Tea
The Chinese call it hong cha (red tea), but don't let the name confuse you. China black tea couldn't be any farther in both taste and color from what Westerners call "red tea" - roibboos tea. Like all typical teas, China black tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant grown originally in the Yunnan Province of China and available only for export to the foreign markets. Today, China black tea is still a favorite among tea drinkers, especially the English where black tea is constantly the main ingredient in English tea breakfast. The Chinese call it hong cha because of the color of the infused liquid and the red edges of the oxidized leaves. At one time, it is said that China black tea was considered of lesser quality and not desired by the Chinese themselves, and was therefore exported. This is probably why, to this day, black tea is what everyone outside of China thinks of when talking about tea, whereas, tea in China is understood to mean green tea. Regardless, the black teas of today have come a long way from being considered as low quality tea. Antoher name for China black tea is Congous - its name in the international tea trade business. The name actually comes from the Chinese term gong fu or kung fu. Northern Congous are also referred to as Black Leaf Congous, "the Burgundy of China teas", and Southern Congous as Red Leaf Congous, "the Claret of China teas." How to Make China Black Tea The first step in making China black tea after plucking the leaves is to allow them to wither. Next comes rolling, the purpose of which is to break open the surface of the leaves and allow the remaining moisture or sap to escape and coat the surface of the leaves. This sap is what contains the polyphenols or tannins, which are said to be powerful antioxidants and give teas their health benefits. After rolling, the leaves are exposed to the air and controlled conditions of heat and humidity to oxidize or ferment them. In the process, the polyphenols are oxidized as well and transform into compounds called theaflavins, which gives the leaves a bright coppery red color. Another chemical reaction occurs and the theaflavins form into another compound called thearubigins, which ultimately render China black tea its final dark brown or black color. The theaflavins are also associated with the "brisk" flavor and brightness of China black tea. The thearubigins, on the other hand, are responsible for the tea's strength and color. After a few hours, when oxidation is complete, the aroma of China black tea changes from a "leafy" smell to a "fruity" one. The last step is drying and firing. This is when China black tea is subjected to extreme heat - sometimes in an open fire - in order to change the color of the leaves to its characteristic black color. China Black Tea Types * Ching Wo (Fujian Province) - includes Lapsang Souchong and Panyang * Dayeh (Yunnan Province) * Dian Hong (Yunnan Province) * Hainan (Island of Hainan, South China Sea) * Keemun (Keemun County, Anhui Province) - includes Mao Feng, Hao-Ya, and Ji Hong * Orange Pekoe * Pingsuey (Lung Ching, Hangzhou district of Zhejiang Province) * Yi Chang (Hubei Province) * Yunnan * Zao Bei Jian (Sichuan Province)... Read more...
Beer Drinkers Will Never Tire Of Tasting The Thousands Of Beer Brands
These days, both men and women enjoy drinking beer, partying, clubbing, and having fun. It's probably part of the new generation's stress buster. This pastime somehow releases them from the daily pressures and demands of work, family, and responsibilities. Even if people don't leave their houses for the night, they just have a beer in hand to keep their nerves relaxed and ready for another day. Nowadays, most homes have a good stock of beer cans or bottles in their refrigerators or coolers --- both for their consumption and for unexpected guests who'll visit any day or night. Beer has become one of the most common and popular drinks there is, this is why beer companies have embarked on this bandwagon by making and introducing more beer brands and products. There are already more than 20,000 beer brands in the worldwide market today --- for anyone's choosing. These 20,000 beer brands are in over 100 styles --- ales, lagers, pilsner, stouts, bitters, cream ales, iced beers, etc. These thousands of beer brands are produced all over the world in almost the same process flow, but mixed with certain local ingredients and additional stages to give it a special punk, making it distinct from the other beer brands. Probably, a beer drinker would appreciate the number of beer brands there are in the market, because this gives him several choices. However, he may not know how even one can or bottle or keg of beer undergoes before it finally reaches his lips, tongue, mouth, and throat. No matter which beer brand he'll pick, it still has the tedious task of undergoing and facing those several stages or processes --- just to arrive at that particular taste that beer drinkers love. When one really thinks about it, he would or should be wondering why there are different styles of beer --- from light beer to strong ones --- if it passes through the same flow. It is because certain beer brands may pass through the same process but are done in a certain way to vary its taste from other beer brands. Also, the ingredients used may be similar all over but the family of those ingredients may differ depending on which locale the producers are --- this gives the beer a distinct taste; this is the main reason why European beers differ from American beers and from Asian beers. With over 20,000 local, national, regional, and foreign beer brands, beer drinkers will never get bored of tasting and enjoying the feel of these different liquids flowing through their system. ... Read more...
Original Microbrews
Beer is almost as old as civilization itself. It is mentioned in Sumerian texts that date back more than 5,000 years ago. Beginning in the 1950s, scientists debated the notion that beer, not bread, was actually the start of the development for agriculture. Almost every culture around the world has invented its own concotion of beer. History says brewing was a home based operation, as part of the preparation in meals. From South Africa to China, the production of beer grew in scale with the rise of society, then later became primarily a function of the state. The physical evidence of ancient brewing isn't easy to obtain. With most cultures, home beer brewing required only the basic of ingredients, such as a fire, cooking vessels, and some jars. None of these materials are unique to the brewing process. Jars that were found near a kiln could have been used for storing barley or wheat for bread, while cooking pots could have been used for heating liquids. So far, archaeologists haven't been able to find a complete set of evidence. One of the oldest breweries was found in southern Egypt and dates back to over 5,000 years ago. At this site, teams found well heated vats that were encrusted on the inside with a cereal based residue. Another ancient brewery was discovered along the Nile in the middle of Egypt. The site was located in what is thought to be the Sun Temple, where a king's wife was buried. Archaeologists found a complex set of rooms that had been used for cereal processing. Ovens, grains, and larger jars indicate that the rooms were used as a bakery or a brewery. In a different area of the world, excavators found a brewery dating back to the times of the Romans. On this site, there were preserved tables that date from A.D. 100, with beer being specifically mentioned on several of the tablets. The chemical evidence of beer would prove to be a site's purpose once and for all, although that normally isn't easy. Alcohol is much too delicate to last for centuries, as any cereal based residue found could have come from baking just as easily as from brewing. Throughout the course of time, there will always be evidence of beer being brewed many centuries ago. Without actually finding physical evidence though, it can be really hard to determine. If there were physical evidence, it would be really different indeed. ... Read more...
Classic French Cooking
Food prepared must not only be pleasing to the palate but pleasant to the eyes as well. Presentation of food on the plate is very vital in classic French cooking. Traditional or classic French cooking in France emphasized on food preparation using its rich agricultural and dairying resources. This has been reflected through the lavish and elegant banquets made during official occasions under the French monarchy. Over the years, classic French cooking has been influenced by the introduction and use of new spices, herbs and products such as cocoa brought back from newly-discovered lands by early explorers, and particularly by Italian cooking. Classic French cooking typically includes a light breakfast of a hot drink of milk, coffee or chocolate and buttered pieces of the customary baguette or French stick. It is a long and thin piece of crusty white bread). Sometimes croissants are served with jam and spreads. Bread, croissants and brioches are commonly eaten fresh and bought the same morning from the bread and pastry shops known as boulangeries. In classic French cooking, a regular three-course lunch usually begins with an entree of mixed salad or small goods, a main course of meat or fish with vegetables followed by cheese served with a green salad, and a dessert or fruit. For dinner or supper, a simple soup and a light main course is basically served. Wine is an important part of French dining. It is typically served with main meals. Classic French cooking also includes a very large selection of desserts and pastries, among them the familiar and popular éclairs and profiteroles which are made of puff pastry filled with coffee or chocolate-flavoured custard. Every Classic French cooking menu includes at least one kind of cheese and the traditional way to serve cheese is on a cheese board with a selection of six or more cheeses. The variety includes fresh cheeses, hard cheeses and rich, creamy cheeses. They are eaten with salad between the main course and dessert. Classic French cooking may vary according to the season. During summertime, the classic French cooking may involve salads and fruit dishes because they're cool and the products are sold cheap, since most fruits and vegetables are being sold at any price. Mushrooms are abundant in all places of France at the end of summer. From September through February is the hunting season, meat of all kinds is served and eaten, often in very sophisticated dishes that commemorate the success of the hunt. Shellfish and oysters are at their peak as winter turns to spring, and they tend to load up outside restaurants. ... Read more...
Japanese Black Ceramic Tea Sets
The Japanese call it chanoyu, which literally means "hot tea water." But transcending even the limitations of its name, the Japanese tea ceremony is truly a spiritual expression of the "way of the tea." The whole ceremony is summarized in the following excerpt of a lesson taught by tea master Sen no Rikyu to his students in 16th Century Japan: "Make a delicious bowl of tea; Scatter the charcoal pieces In such a way as to heat the water; Arrange the flowers As if they are in the fields; In the summer, evoke the coolness, In the winter, heat; Always anticipate the weather; Be prepared for rain; Have every possible consideration for your guests." The simple art of chanoyu is really a synthesis of many Japanese arts with the focus of preparing and serving a bowl of tea with a pure heart. Sen no Rikyu's style of chanoyu was called the wabicha, reflecting a simple and quiet taste. It applies the principles of Wa Kei Sei Jaku, representing four great virtues of Harmony, Respect, Purity, and Tranquility. The Wabicha style of Chanoyu is the simple style of tea that is practiced and taught in Japan and throughout the world today. But what many fail to understand is that the Japanese tea ceremony is not the elaborate ceremony that we all think it is. Tea is nothing more than boiling water, making tea, and drinking it. A simple experience, yet deeply profound. You, too, can practice it. All you need are a few Japanese black ceramic tea sets. Below are our top picks when it comes to Japanese black ceramic tea sets: NextTag.com This online shop features several Japanese black ceramic tea sets, including Japanese cast iron pot tea set made of Black Arare, Black Square, or Green Bamboo. You can also find high quality porcelain tea sets, depicting pictures of elegant cherry blossoms or plum blossoms, and 5-piece tea sets. EnjoyingTea.com When it comes to tea sets, EnoyingTea.com has the best Japanese black ceramic tea sets around. Here, you can see a wide variety of ceramic, porcelain, cast iron Japanese tea sets. They offer Japanese black ceramic tea sets with traditional design and tea sets made from sturdy iron with enamel coating on the interior. Their tea sets have been praised for their beauty, strength, and super quality. TheFrangrantLeaf.com Another great shop for Japanese black ceramic tea sets is the Fragrant Leaf. Their ceramic teapots and tea sets all have an elegant design with a distinctive Asian flair. One of their Japanese black ceramic tea sets is the Serenity Teapot Honeydew, one of their stonewear teapots from For Life Design. The teapot includes many convenient features such as a built-in infuser, a spout design that ours evenly and a tight-fitting lid that won't fall off. The removable stainless steel mesh infuser also makes for easy brewing of your favorite loose-leaf tea. Fantes.com Fantes.com features Japanese black ceramic tea sets and tea pots with cozy. The teapots come with exotic floral designs or elegant black. Their Japanese black ceramic tea set measures 6 inches overall with a 5-1/2-inch round base and an 8-1/2-inch handle to spout.... Read more...
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