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Varieties of Pepper: How to Recognize Flavors, Characteristics, and How to Use Them in the Kitchen Pepper is one of the most widely used spices in the world, both in gastronomy and mixology. The plant from which it is derived, Piper nigrum, is native to Western India—where it is still cultivated—but now widespread in many other countries, where different species are found depending on the terroir and different cultivation and processing methods. It is estimated that there are about 600 different types of pepper, although not all are edible, in addition to a varied assortment of ..

Edible Wild Herbs: Properties, How to Recognize and Collect Them The collection of wild plants is a practice that has accompanied humans since prehistoric times, especially in times of famine. The recent openness towards organic and eco-sustainable nutrition has brought a renewed interest in this practice, also known as foraging, increasing awareness of the greater properties and benefits of edible wild plants compared to those from cultivation, and the importance of seasonality and nourishing oneself with foods whose biodiversity has not been affected by guided growth processes. But what a..

Help your body support the end of winter and prepare for the arrival of spring! Start moving the stagnant energy accumulated with this challenge. Prepare the intestine and the organs involved in detoxification such as the liver, kidneys, and skin (emunctory organs) to strengthen for the arrival of the new season. The three steps to start: Learn to know yourself and identify the fundamental energy requirements for your well-being and always make appropriate choices regarding nutrition and lifestyle. No one knows you better than yourself, so try not to exceed your limits and always follow ..

Natural Remedies Against Candida: How to Treat and Prevent It Many people throughout their lives have to deal with candida, an infection caused by the increase of the Candida albicans fungus, a normal yeast present in the bacterial flora that tends to proliferate in situations of stress, poor diet, or antibiotic use, transforming into a pathogen. In women, candida manifests itself especially as vaginal candidiasis, causing burning, redness, itching, and mucous discharge. Vaginal candida can be treated by resorting to adjustments that mainly concern dietary habits and lifestyle, as well as s..

The wisdom of natural rhythms in our diet All the food we consume comes from chlorophyll photosynthesis that occurs from the interaction between sunlight (Fire) and the Earth's atmosphere (Earth) along with its gases (oxygen, Air). Then they grow and thrive, nourishing themselves with Water. The origin of our life is in the interaction between the elements Water, Air, Fire (the Sun) and Earth. When we eat different foods, we introduce into our body different concentrations of energy that we receive from the interaction of the 4 elements. Food introduces us to the surrounding environment, tra..

Pu'er or Pu-erh: Fermented Tea from Yunnan Pu-erh tea is a Chinese tea produced almost exclusively in Yunnan, since the Tang dynasty. It is one of the six types of Chinese tea, as well as a fermented tea, as the leaves, after being processed, are pressed and matured for several years, a process that gives Pu-erh its distinctive taste and aroma: earthy, damp, with a hint of wood and undergrowth. Pu-erh tea is the only tea that improves with aging, just like wine. In this article, we explore the complexity of the processing of this incredibly fine and precious tea, the properties of Pu'er, and ..

Relaxing Plants and Adaptogenic Plants: What Are the Best Herbs Against Stress? Stress, anxiety, worry, insomnia, and nervousness are very common disorders that afflict the daily lives of most people. Nature provides us with herbs and plants capable of combating these states of stress, whether physical or emotional: from adaptogenic plants, capable of improving the body's resistance to stress, to relaxing plants, capable of calming the nervous system and promoting sleep. In this article, we will discover the differences between the various types of plants against stress and how to use t..

Treating Cystitis: The Most Effective Natural Remedies Cystitis is an inflammation of the bladder that causes pain, burning, and a frequent need to urinate. It is a very common disorder, especially in the female population, caused by different factors: it is very important to treat cystitis at the onset of the first symptoms, and to do so it is possible to resort to some natural remedies capable of purifying the body and counteracting bacterial proliferation. In this article, we will learn to recognize cystitis, identify its causes, and what are the most effective natural remedies and herba..

Recipe of Hojicha Latte: Cappuccino with Roasted Japanese Green Tea Warm, creamy, and comforting, Hojicha Latte is a beverage with a delicate and decadent taste, but at the same time warming, ideal for cold and rainy winter afternoons. If you have already enjoyed matcha latte, the green cappuccino, for its sweetness and enveloping flavor, try your hand at preparing Hojicha Latte, the latest trend in the tea world, with the recipe from Terza Luna.   Hojicha Latte: Warm and Enveloping Drink with a Toasted Flavor The Hojicha Latte is one of the latest novelties in the world o..

Tea Kombucha: What It Is and How to Make It at Home Known as the "elixir of long life," kombucha is a beverage with ancient traditions rooted in the East: a fermented tea with multiple beneficial properties and a unique and distinctive taste that make it an increasingly popular drink in Europe as well. Let's find out more about what kombucha tea is, what its true beneficial properties are, and how to make it at home.   What Is Kombucha Tea? Kombucha: the drink of the moment. But what is it? This sparkling and non-alcoholic beverage is nothing more than fermented tea, rich in beneficial p..

What Are the Best Cookies to Accompany Tea? 5 Pairings for 5 Different Types of Tea Tea and cookies: a classic combination. Although the tradition of pairing sweets with tea, whether they are cookies or cakes, has a completely European mold and has nothing to do with the ritual of Oriental tea, drinking tea with cookies is a habit of many people who cannot give up a touch of sweetness to balance the astringent and intense taste of tea. But what are the best cookies to accompany tea? Different types of tea require different cookies, and in this article we wanted to offer you 5 special and surp..

Sweets to Accompany Tea: From Cakes to Pastries, the Best Pairings Often tea is thought of as a drink to be enjoyed on its own, in the morning instead of coffee or during the day, to accompany a moment of relaxation and tranquility: in reality, tea lends itself very well to being paired with a variety of sweet recipes. In many countries, tea is not just a simple beverage, but at the center of a true meal of the day, a ritual to be carefully curated. From the wagashi of the Japanese tea ceremony, to the English afternoon tea, we discover all the pairings between sweets and tea, for a perfect t..

Earl Grey Tea: Black Tea Flavored with Bergamot If you are a lover of black teas, you must have heard of Earl Grey, the tea flavored with bergamot oil with a citrusy and floral taste, beloved in England. In this article, we will discover the history, between truth and legend of this characteristic tea, its properties, and how to prepare and serve it optimally. Earl Grey Tea: Classic of Classics Earl Grey is one of the most famous teas in the world, as well as one of the most consumed: in England, it is one of the most appreciated teas for afternoon tea, to be enjoyed with scones, finger s..

The Ritual of Preparing Matcha Tea in Japanese Tradition The matcha tea ceremony is a traditional ritual of Japanese culture, based on the principles of respect, tranquility, and harmony typical of Zen philosophy. It is not just a preparation of the beverage, but a spiritual journey, a cultural activity that leads to the appreciation of aesthetics and inner contemplation, taking the form of a true art, made of ritualized gestures and meditative practices. The Tea Ceremony: from China to Japan The tea ceremony is a practice that involves the preparation and tasting of the beverage, carried..