Herbs are those plants which are rich in essential oils as manifested in their fragrance and flavor and which have been cherished by mankind for centuries as useful in the household for perfume, cookery, and medicine.
Rosetta E. Clarkson, Magic Fragrance, 1937
Tea Tasting
In March we tasted four teas (from The Extra Ingredient in Greensboro, NC.), selecting our favorites. Ceylon and Assam were preferred by most, but some are die-hard Earl Grey fans and some love Lapsang souchong (which can also be used in cooking!). Ceylon A black tea primarily from Sri Lanka. Bold, Brisk with medium to full tannins. Notes of citrus, chocolate and spice. Used in wine as well as tea. Lapsang souchong A black tea from China. Rich with a smoky flavor.. Smoke-dried over pinewood fires. One of the oldest methods of preparing tea. Also used as a flavoring in savory dishes. Assam A black tea primarily from India (Camellia sinensis var. assamica). Brisk & Bright—often used as a breakfast tea. Introduced to Europe by Robert Bruce in the early 1800s. Used in wine as well as tea. Earl Grey A black tea blended with oil of bergamot orange. Bold and smooth. Presented to Earl Grey on his return from China in 1803. Also used as a flavoring in sweet and savory dishes |
Few flowers can match the fragrance of Antique roses.
This is our common blue violet, Viola sororia. It also appears with a white flower, and white with purple stripes. It is not fragrant. For fragrance, you must have Viola odorata which is not native here, but can be found in some nurseries.
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The North Carolina Unit is a member of the Herb Society of America, Inc. Visit the national organization at www.herbsociety.org |