1. Tea is one of the world’s oldest beverages. The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, was first discovered by the ancient Chinese, who then spent many centuries perfecting the art of tea production, which resulted in a variety of types available today.
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Buy Absinthe Alcohol opened shop in 2002 by being a distributor for the famous & award winning French absinthe maker ‘Rodniks’. It is well-managed by people who show that they have been in the business for a while and are knowledgeable about the drink.
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1. Hot Toddy:
In a saucepan, combine 1 cup freshly brewed Darjeeling tea, 1/4 cup whiskey, 1/4 cup ginger wine, 4 cloves, and a pinch of freshly grated cinnamon (a stick will do, too). Warm gently over a low heat; be careful not to boil. Allow to infuse for about 3-5 minutes. Strain into mugs and serve immediately. Hot Toddy is the best TV drink for a cold and nasty winter evening - especially delicious when sipped together with your loved one!
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1. The Cosmopolitan, also known as the Cosmo, is an established leader among top-ranking alcoholic cocktails. It is believed that the Cosmopolitan first gained approval among the posh party-goers of South Beach, Florida, and was further popularized by the stylish women of television’s “Sex and the City”. The main ingredient of the Cosmo is vodka, preferably, a high-quality variety (my personal choice is Finlandia). Take 2 measures of vodka, add 2 measures of cranberry juice, 1 measure of Triple Sec liqueur (the best is made of sun-dried skins of oranges and my advice is to use gourmet Cointreau made in France), and a generous squeeze of lime or lemon juice. Mix the ingredients well and serve in a large martini glass “straight up” - without ice. Garnish with wedges of lime or lemon.
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1. The average coffee tree has a “life expectancy” up to 70 years, which is comparable with the length of a human life! The first harvest is picked when the tree is about 5 years old, and after that the coffee plant supplies a steady harvest of raw coffee several times a year.
What if I told you that you could have whatever you wanted out of the vending machine for free? You'd think I was talking crazy, wouldn't you? Turns out it's not such a crazy idea. Vending machine operator Apex Corp. (sorry folks they only vend in Japan) is trying out this idea. They'll soon offer coffee & other non-alocholic beverages for free (or at a low price), but there's one small catch - you have to sit through a ...
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