Personal-wines.com  
 
 
   
 

ARTICLES

Where did Tea Originate

History of Tea Tea drinking originates from China several thousand years ago and the story goes that a few leaves of the Camellia plant accidentally fell into some boiling water. The resulting infusion was then drunk by the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung who found it highly palatable, and the concept of tea drinking was born. Later it was introduced to Japan and then it found its way over to Europe via the Dutch and the Portuguese during the 17th Century. It wasn't until 1662 when Charles II married Catherine of Braganza, a Portuguese princess with a passion for tea, that tea drinking became fashionable and spread throughout Britain, but as it was so expensive at the time it was only available to the upper classes. Finally in the early 18th Century, the taxes on tea were reduced and tea became accessible to everyone. Today, tea is arguably the most popular beverage in the world and indeed, Britain is especially renowned for being a nation of tea drinkers.

What is a Tea Urn ? A tea turn can be described as a metal container which is used to brew tea or to boil large quantities of water for making tea or coffee. The container has a small tap or spigot near the bottom of the container which allows the liquid to pass out of the container and into the cups or tea pots. Tea urns can be an extremely useful item for village halls, fetes, coffee mornings, catering establishments, work offices, barbecues, rallies, concerts, or basically any type of function, venue or event that requires the provision of refreshments for large numbers of people. A standard tea urn that is capable of holding 20 litres of water can provide tea for up to 120 people in one sitting.

Electric tea urns are more common if a function is to be held indoors but where there is no source of power such as at an outdoor concert or rally, then gas powered tea urns can be used. Advantages of using a tea urn - No need to constantly boil and re-boil a kettle - Can cater for large numbers of people with a minimum of fuss - No need to serve hundreds of people individually as it allows for self catering if required as people can help themselves - Cost effective to use - Saves on energy Safety considerations The main safety consideration is the risk of scalding so the position of the tea urn has to be thought out carefully beforehand. Never try to move a tea urn whilst it is filled with water and make sure that the tap is inaccessible to small children. It is also important to ensure that the container is cleaned properly after use in order to prevent any build up of bacteria.

If you are a tea enthusiast or serve tea when catering for events, you could use tea urns as an efficent serving & storage device.



Wines






Christmas Recipes Cakes Tarts No of Mincemeat Marzipan Tart - Christmas recipe serves: 8 calories per serving: 780 preparation time: 1 hour and chilling cooking time: 45 minutes suitable for freezing after step 4 Christmas recipe ingredients: * white flour, plain 225 g (8 oz) * salt, a pinch *.

A View Of The Mediterranean Diet Pyramid - The food pyramid we're most familiar with is based on portion size and does not take into account the different qualities of food sources.

Do you know these smart shopping tips for healthy eating - Any healthy eating plan begins at the grocery store.

The French Press Coffee Maker Connoisseur Equipment - Ask any connoisseur how he likes his coffee.

Christmas Recipes Main Dishes No of Turkey Meatballswith Cranberry - Christmas recipe serves: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 10 minutes Calories per serving: 875 Suitable for freezing after step 3.

more...
Wine & Health
Wine, alcohol and health research: an in-depth look

Every month, new, valid research findings on alcohol, health and social issues are being published in peer-reviewed journals.
Buy, sell or hold: wine country real estate trends

Kendall-Jackson To Sell 900 Acres; Mondavi Puts 1,500 Acres And Two Wineries On the Market; Coppola Pays A Record $350,000 Per Acre For Napa Vineyard.
U.S. funds grant for wine/health study

In an unprecedented breakthrough, the U.S. government's National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) provided the first major multidisciplinary programmatic grant to study the effects of moderate wine consumption on cardiovascular health to the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Wine slightly better than beer for cardiac health

A recent article in the Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis determined that drinkers of wine benefit from its cardioprotective effects, more so than those who drink beer or other spirits, and wine drinkers may also live longer.