Chinese people have drunk tea for several thousand years. The legend goes that Shen Nong discovered tea almost 5000 years ago. Shen Nong is a legendary figure, sometimes referred to in English, as the "Divine Farmer." He is said to have taught the Chinese people the art of agriculture and well digging. Shen Nong invented the plough and hoe, and identified a myriad of herbs, many of which are used in Chinese medicine. A story goes that Shen Nong was drinking a cup of boiled water one day, and some leaves from a nearby bush blew into his cup. He was delighted by the infusion and thus tea was invented. But tea didn't become widely popular as a beverage until during the Tang Dynasty. At first it was considered a medicinal tonic. China's ancient medical manual, the Ben Cao, attributed to Shen Nong, recorded that tea has the property to keep people awake. It was this property that got Buddhist monks interested in tea drinking. Monks would meditate for long periods, often at night, and some monks started drinking tea to stop them from falling asleep. During the early Tang Dynasty, tea was popular in the southern region of China, but not so in the north. Then a Buddhist master named Jiangmo, originally a southerner, came to spread Zen Buddhism at Lingyan Temple at the foot of Mount Tai, in what's now Shandong province. Jiangmo would drink tea at night to keep himself awake while meditating. Other monks in the temple and later outsiders copied his habit. Tea drinking became a ...
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Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Beginnings of Tea - China's Favorite Drink
The Beginnings of Tea - China's Favorite Drink Tube. Duration : 3.13 Mins.
Chinese people have drunk tea for several thousand years. The legend goes that Shen Nong discovered tea almost 5000 years ago. Shen Nong is a legendary figure, sometimes referred to in English, as the "Divine Farmer." He is said to have taught the Chinese people the art of agriculture and well digging. Shen Nong invented the plough and hoe, and identified a myriad of herbs, many of which are used in Chinese medicine. A story goes that Shen Nong was drinking a cup of boiled water one day, and some leaves from a nearby bush blew into his cup. He was delighted by the infusion and thus tea was invented. But tea didn't become widely popular as a beverage until during the Tang Dynasty. At first it was considered a medicinal tonic. China's ancient medical manual, the Ben Cao, attributed to Shen Nong, recorded that tea has the property to keep people awake. It was this property that got Buddhist monks interested in tea drinking. Monks would meditate for long periods, often at night, and some monks started drinking tea to stop them from falling asleep. During the early Tang Dynasty, tea was popular in the southern region of China, but not so in the north. Then a Buddhist master named Jiangmo, originally a southerner, came to spread Zen Buddhism at Lingyan Temple at the foot of Mount Tai, in what's now Shandong province. Jiangmo would drink tea at night to keep himself awake while meditating. Other monks in the temple and later outsiders copied his habit. Tea drinking became a ...
Chinese people have drunk tea for several thousand years. The legend goes that Shen Nong discovered tea almost 5000 years ago. Shen Nong is a legendary figure, sometimes referred to in English, as the "Divine Farmer." He is said to have taught the Chinese people the art of agriculture and well digging. Shen Nong invented the plough and hoe, and identified a myriad of herbs, many of which are used in Chinese medicine. A story goes that Shen Nong was drinking a cup of boiled water one day, and some leaves from a nearby bush blew into his cup. He was delighted by the infusion and thus tea was invented. But tea didn't become widely popular as a beverage until during the Tang Dynasty. At first it was considered a medicinal tonic. China's ancient medical manual, the Ben Cao, attributed to Shen Nong, recorded that tea has the property to keep people awake. It was this property that got Buddhist monks interested in tea drinking. Monks would meditate for long periods, often at night, and some monks started drinking tea to stop them from falling asleep. During the early Tang Dynasty, tea was popular in the southern region of China, but not so in the north. Then a Buddhist master named Jiangmo, originally a southerner, came to spread Zen Buddhism at Lingyan Temple at the foot of Mount Tai, in what's now Shandong province. Jiangmo would drink tea at night to keep himself awake while meditating. Other monks in the temple and later outsiders copied his habit. Tea drinking became a ...
Saturday, December 29, 2012
My Favorite Teas
My Favorite Teas Tube. Duration : 6.02 Mins.
I simply remember my favorite teas and then I don't feel sooo bad! Heehee. What are your favorites? Please share with me. I love trying new kinds of tea. =]
I simply remember my favorite teas and then I don't feel sooo bad! Heehee. What are your favorites? Please share with me. I love trying new kinds of tea. =]
Saturday, December 22, 2012
My Favorite Summer Perfumes
My Favorite Summer Perfumes Video Clips. Duration : 9.22 Mins.
I love Summer! These are definitely some nice perfumes to try for the warmer months. All perfumes with corresponding fragrance notes are listed below. These items were purchased by me and the opinions expressed are my own. I am in no way affiliated or paid by these companies to provide this review. I just like things that smell good. =D Donna Karen - Cashmere Mist Notes: Lily of the Valley, Suede, Bergamont, Ylang, Jasmine Maroc, Sandalwood, Orris, Amber, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk Philosphy - Falling In Love Notes: Vanilla, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Blackberry Georgio Armani - Acqua DiGio Notes: Sweet Pea, Aquatic Notes, Jasmine, Freesia, White Hyacinth, Muscat Grape, Musk, Woods Alfred Sung - Pure Notes: To-yo-ran Orchid, Gardenia, Pineapple, Freesia, Tangerine, Peony, Lily, Amber, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Musk Estee Lauder - Sensuous Notes: Molten Woods, Amber, Jasmine, Ghost Lily, Magnolia, Ylang, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Honey, Mandarin Orange Pulp Grassroots - Happily Ever After Notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Spearmint, Other? Clinique - Happy Notes: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Boysenberry Bush Flower, Orchid, Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Plum, Apple, Bergamot, Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Mimose, Lily, Magnolia, Amber, Musk Lucky Brand for Women - Lucky Number 6 (I mistakenly said Number 7 in the video...sorry!) Notes: Peony, Lotus Leaf, Tiger Lily, Cashmere Woods, Jasmine Tea Bath & Body Works - White Cherry Blossom Notes: Plum, Green Notes, Freesia ...
I love Summer! These are definitely some nice perfumes to try for the warmer months. All perfumes with corresponding fragrance notes are listed below. These items were purchased by me and the opinions expressed are my own. I am in no way affiliated or paid by these companies to provide this review. I just like things that smell good. =D Donna Karen - Cashmere Mist Notes: Lily of the Valley, Suede, Bergamont, Ylang, Jasmine Maroc, Sandalwood, Orris, Amber, Vanilla, Cedarwood, Patchouli, Musk Philosphy - Falling In Love Notes: Vanilla, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley, Musk, Blackberry Georgio Armani - Acqua DiGio Notes: Sweet Pea, Aquatic Notes, Jasmine, Freesia, White Hyacinth, Muscat Grape, Musk, Woods Alfred Sung - Pure Notes: To-yo-ran Orchid, Gardenia, Pineapple, Freesia, Tangerine, Peony, Lily, Amber, Sandalwood, Cinnamon, Musk Estee Lauder - Sensuous Notes: Molten Woods, Amber, Jasmine, Ghost Lily, Magnolia, Ylang, Black Pepper, Sandalwood, Honey, Mandarin Orange Pulp Grassroots - Happily Ever After Notes: Mandarin, Jasmine, Spearmint, Other? Clinique - Happy Notes: Ruby Red Grapefruit, Boysenberry Bush Flower, Orchid, Orange, Lemon, Mandarin, Plum, Apple, Bergamot, Freesia, Lily of the Valley, Rose, Mimose, Lily, Magnolia, Amber, Musk Lucky Brand for Women - Lucky Number 6 (I mistakenly said Number 7 in the video...sorry!) Notes: Peony, Lotus Leaf, Tiger Lily, Cashmere Woods, Jasmine Tea Bath & Body Works - White Cherry Blossom Notes: Plum, Green Notes, Freesia ...
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
My Three Favorite Teas
My Three Favorite Teas Tube. Duration : 2.15 Mins.
Author website: www.jenniferlscott.com Facebook http Twitter: www.twitter.com Blog: www.dailyconnoisseur.com The three teas I always have on hand in my home are Rooibos (or red bush) tea, English breakfast and some form of green tea (jasmine, sencha). The one shown in the video is called Silky Green Tea. All of the Teas and Tins in the video are from Bird Pick Tea & Herb in Santa Monica. And as a side note- I did not coordinate my outfit with the refrigerator... it just happened to match!
Author website: www.jenniferlscott.com Facebook http Twitter: www.twitter.com Blog: www.dailyconnoisseur.com The three teas I always have on hand in my home are Rooibos (or red bush) tea, English breakfast and some form of green tea (jasmine, sencha). The one shown in the video is called Silky Green Tea. All of the Teas and Tins in the video are from Bird Pick Tea & Herb in Santa Monica. And as a side note- I did not coordinate my outfit with the refrigerator... it just happened to match!
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