What are the differences Tea, herbal tea, infusion
The boundary between the terms tea, herbal tea, infusion and also decoction or maceration is thin. We often say tea to simply mean a herbal drink that will warm and comfort us.
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2024 certifications, what are we talking about?
We find certifications in all areas: financial, professional, agri-food, health, environmental, etc. What is it exactly?
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Porcelains, their differences, their affinities
Overall, all porcelain, whatever their differences, are lighter, their edges are thinner, than ceramic, more translucent although to different degrees.
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The cast iron teapot for your tea
As the European and Western markets increased, in the late 90s a new colorful design appeared, the tetsubin became a popular and sought-after product around the world.
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Clay, ceramic, stoneware, earthenware, porcelain teapot, what's the difference?
In fact, it’s all from the same “ceramics” family. Whose mother is our good clay, our earth: as far as we can follow our ancestors, we understand that they quickly discovered pottery and its possibilities. Clay tableware is at the first stage, it undergoes nothing other than f...
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The Gaiwan, what do you need to know?
Curiously, the gaiwan is likened to a tea set among Chinese connoisseurs. I think it can be compared to an individual teapot.
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Cloisonné its history its recipe
The principle of cloisonné is to imprison the enamel in circuits formed by fine partitions made of flat copper wire soldered to the body of the object (the teapot), the result being the pigmented patterns. This technique has very ancient origins. in the Middle East. It was use...
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What to know about the silver teapot?
In France, the first use of the teapot dates back to the visit of Siamese ambassadors to the court of Versailles in 1686. Tea is considered precious and is only consumed on auspicious occasions to display the magnificence of royalty .
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