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Samovar and Russian Tea
2007-10-27 01:09:00 Author: Arbor TeasOriginal Source: TraditionsGiven the significant influence Asian culture has had on Russia through the years, it is no wonder that Russians are big tea drinkers. The samovar, which is somewhat of a cross between a hot water heater and teapot, is one of many examples of this influence - it is presumed to have evolved from the Tibetan hot pot. The function of this unique apparatus, and the Russian method of taking tea, is rather different than we are accustomed to in the west. Instead of heating tea water on the stove, wood or charcoal is traditionally burned within the samovar itself to accomplish this task (modern samovars often use an electric heating element, however). A small teapot sits on top of the samovar, in which a dark, concentrated brew is made, called zavarka. Hot water from the samovar is used to dilute this tea when served. Dark Indian or Chinese black teas are commonly used, often coupled with herbal or fruit teas. Russian Caravan, a blend of bla...
By: Leaves of Tea
Samovar and Russian Tea
2007-10-27 01:09:00 Author: Arbor TeasOriginal Source: TraditionsGiven the significant influence Asian culture has had on Russia through the years, it is no wonder that Russians are big tea drinkers. The samovar, which is somewhat of a cross between a hot water heater and teapot, is one of many examples of this influence - it is presumed to have evolved from the Tibetan hot pot. The function of this unique apparatus, and the Russian method of taking tea, is rather different than we are accustomed to in the west. Instead of heating tea water on the stove, wood or charcoal is traditionally burned within the samovar itself to accomplish this task (modern samovars often use an electric heating element, however). A small teapot sits on top of the samovar, in which a dark, concentrated brew is made, called zavarka. Hot water from the samovar is used to dilute this tea when served. Dark Indian or Chinese black teas are commonly used, often coupled with herbal or fruit teas. Russian Caravan, a blend of bla...
By: Leaves of Tea
WEME Promotes Asian Culture with T-shirts
2007-08-07 02:28:00 The small number of Asia-based based online shops in the market selling their own tee brand often makes me think that Asian-born ones get its fair uniqueness once it's established.Besides, GMTEE and Hyperstitious we took a look last time, WEME is another new tee brand promotes East Asian culture (especially China and Hong Kong) through its fresh and modern looks of collection. Although I can't see similar patterns from tee to another under its catalog -- except Asian-theme and side-hand printed logo -- WEME using sewing techniques to give each tee its own richness; like sewing line effect, pattern wrap over tee, different printing technique from glossy, shinny to rubber print.If you're ready to order, each WEME's environmental friendly tee shirt sold for HKD 250 or equal to USD 32; and your payment can be made through Paypal (also accepting major credit card) [visit WEME]----------------------------source & image: www.wemecreative.comcontinue reading: Thanking American Pig Br...
By: T-shirt Island
Asian Culture: Respect Your Elders
2007-07-27 07:48:00 Abstract: Retirement homes have long been viewed with distrust in China, seen as opportunities for children to abandon their aging parents. In truth, the level of care, company and comfort they provide to the country’s older generations should be lauded.Confucius described old age as a “good and pleasant thing” which caused you to be “gently shouldered off the stage, but given a comfortable front stall as spectator.” This honourable sentiment paints a melancholic image of how senior citizens should be treated, given peace in their twilight years while able to freely dispense their wisdom to younger generations. Retirement homes are highly uncommon in rural areas where traditional entrenchment about the nuclear family is mainstream. “Placing your parents in retirement homes will see you labeled as uncaring or a bad son. To abandon one’s family is considered deeply dishonorable,” said Zhou Rui, a Guangxi native living in Beijing.” Even in extreme circumstances, there...
Asian Culture that I Dislike
2007-06-22 14:50:00 "In a culture that idolizes sons and dreads the birth of daughters, to be born female comes perilously close to being born less than human", the Indian government conceded in a recent report by its Department of Women and Child Development in a Washington Post report dated April 25, 1993.This is one of the Asian Cultures I dislike most because of inequality of treatment. We all came from our mother and our mother is human, and without her, perhaps nobody (You) exists in this world. The beliefs that men are superior compared to women are such impartial in nature since we must look back from whom we came from. There's severe discrimination among women from men in South Asian countries like India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Nepal." Women are like sex objects".Each year, perhaps thousands (as of today) of new born girls in India and South Asia are murdered by their mothers simply because they are females. They believe that sacrificing a daughter guarantees a son in the next pregnancy. ... |
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