Tag: customs
Were-tigers, tigerman, tiger goddesses and tiger gods, local beliefs and practices shape human-wildlife coexistence in India. Because communities that share space with… read more
Tiger, Tiger! Tigers are deeply embedded in the cultural and natural heritage of India. They feature prominently in Mughal history and Hindu,… read more
Guggal. A fragrance known to the west since Biblical times, with medicinal properties known to Indians for long before that. Shivam Tiwari… read more
The “hoja sagrada” or sacred leaf has enormous significance to Aymara and Quechua people in the Andes. Discover the coca leaf in… read more
Discover the curative use of cocoa among the Maya & Mexica/Aztec of pre-Hispanic Mesoamerica, based on reports from the colonial era to… read more
Potatoes are stem tubers and considered a starchy vegetable. There are many health benefits to potatoes, they are rich in starch, fiber,… read more
Every part of the palm is useful in one way or another. Coconut’s historical, cultural, and health significance in India, includes its… read more
All parts of the Sacred Fig are used as a medicine for their cooling and healing properties, as part of the Indian… read more
Paraguayans and North Argentinians drink Tereré – cold mate with iced water or fruit juice (orange or lemonade) and herbs such as… read more
Ancient Meso-Americans consumed chocolate in a variety of ways. It could be everything from a ritual potion, to a healing elixir and… read more
The journey of coffee’s aroma is a sensory adventure that spans continents and cultures, from the fertile soils of the plantations to… read more
For the Incas, as well as for today’s Aymara and Quechua farmers of the Andes, the potato is more then sustenance, it… read more
From Ethiopia and Yemen, the habit of drinking coffee traveled to Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey before becoming a dominant beverage in Europe… read more
Introduced in the 1500s to Italy, coffee has developed its own culture and has a place on the Mediterranean dining table ever… read more
Discover Indian coffee history and culture, Bean to brew, the aromatic journey of Indian coffee. Countless coffee estates are situated amidst the… read more
Espresso, that we call simply caffè in Italy, can evoke the coziness of the habitual bar or the vibrancy of a bustling… read more
BUON GIORNO – Mornings in Northern Italy are made of Cappuccino and cornetto, a croissant or brioche, at the local bar. Cappuccino… read more
The Moka Express, is by far the most common Moka pot sold in Italy today and the most recognizable. read more
The preparation at home with the traditional coffee pot, the Napoletana is part of the daily ritual of drinking homemade espresso, which,… read more
Discover the Coffee Regions of India and South Indian coffee culture: How traditional filter kaapi is prepared and how charming Indian coffee… read more
Discover legendary Baba Budan and the aromatic journey from bean to cup of Indian coffee. read more
