Category: history

Coffee: A Cultural Journey from Medicinal Drink to Daily Refreshment

Coffee was first used as medicine in the Arab world, to invigorate the mind and aid digestion. Later, it entered Europe and became a drink for cultural exchange.

Modern people’s discomfort with coffee is mostly caused by lactose intolerance or drinking milk coffee on an empty stomach, rather than the coffee itself.

Commercial beans are often mixed with defective beans, over-roasted, poor in flavor and have health concerns.

If you want to drink it healthily, choose fresh beans, avoid the burnt taste, drink black coffee first, and drink it on a light stomach. 2-3 cups a day is enough.

All industries support recall

If you love this small island nation of freedom and democracy and want to extend that freedom to the next generation, please overcome all difficulties on July 26, bring your ID, go to the designated polling station, and vote to "agree to recall" the unqualified legislators.

Can Taiwan, the world's largest country, create new heights in democratic history through the hands of you and me? It will be up to our generation to demonstrate to the whole world!

The three major coffee bean processing methods have a decisive impact on the final flavor

There are three major coffee bean processing methods: sun drying, washing and honey processing, each of which affects the flavor of the coffee.

Sun-dried tea has a high sweetness and rich fruity aroma; water-washed tea has bright acidity and a clean flavor; honey-processed tea has a balanced sweet and sour taste and a smooth texture.

Understanding these three processing methods will help you choose the right coffee according to your personal taste.

Ghost Signature Letter: "Good Faith" or "Bad Faith" Third Party

The Blue Camp defended itself by saying that there were also ghost votes during the recall of Han, but this is actually misleading.

In law, "good faith" means being ignorant, while "bad faith" means doing something knowing that it is illegal.

If someone knowingly falsifies the name list but still signs it, it is a malicious act and should be investigated and dealt with according to the law. If the prosecutors and investigators do not investigate, they may be suspected of dereliction of duty.

Voting Day in Cat Village

On voting day in Miaoqiu Village, the Blue Hair Party was revealed to have used the name of a deceased cat to vote, sparking anger among villagers.

The Blue Hair Party’s counter-accusations were suppressed, and they gathered to protest and cry out for injustice, creating a farce.

A young cat looked at the chaos and sighed, "It's just an election of a village leader, why is it like a paranormal event?"

Coffee drinking culture: from sipping on a plate to the porcelain cup revolution

In the 17th century, Europe had not yet mastered the technology of porcelain making. Pottery cups were heavy and difficult to hold. In order to cool down, people poured coffee into plates and sipped it. It was also popular to sip it with sugar cubes.

In the early 18th century, the Meissen Porcelain Factory in Germany made a breakthrough in porcelain-making technology. Europe began to produce thin, heat-resistant porcelain cups and added handles. The habit of drinking coffee on a plate gradually disappeared.

However, parts of Northern Europe and Russia still retain this tradition, showing the evolution of European coffee culture from practical needs to refined craftsmanship.

The meaning and procedure of handing over bail

Bail is a legal means to protect the personal freedom of suspects in criminal cases. By paying a deposit, they are temporarily exempted from detention, but they must comply with regulations such as appearing when summoned and not escaping and destroying evidence.

The bail procedure includes application, payment of bail and completion of release procedures. The bail can be refunded after the case is over and interest will be accrued based on the current deposit rate.

The amount depends on the severity of the case and the financial situation of the suspect. If the amount is too high, you can apply to reduce it or change the guarantee method.

The bail deposit is similar to a savings fund, and proper understanding can reduce stress.

Note Lian縄しめ縄

The shimeji rope originated from the "Ama-Iwato Legend" and symbolizes the barrier between the divine realm and the mortal world. It is used to welcome the god of the year and prevent unclean things from entering.

It is one of the three major New Year decorations along with kadomatsu and mirror-shaped cakes, and people pray for family happiness and health.

December 28th is an auspicious day for arrangement, and during the Matsunouchi period (until January 7th in Kanto and January 15th in Kansai), it can be placed at the entrance or altar.

Afterwards, the old ropes will be burned at the "どんど焼き" festival to send off the gods, or saved for reuse.

The shimenawa rope carries New Year's blessings and hopes and is an important cultural symbol.

Commentary on current affairs

Some people have no understanding of current affairs but are keen to comment on them. Their arguments are superficial and absurd, and there are a large number of people who follow them, which reflects the lack of deep thinking in society.

Current affairs are often complex and changeable, and need to be explored from multiple angles to avoid being misled by a single piece of information.

If we only rely on superficial understanding, we can easily fall into populism or make wrong judgments.

Although understanding current affairs requires thought, it is crucial to promoting social progress.

In contrast, if one is unwilling to think deeply, it may be more appropriate for one to focus on entertainment rather than participate in public discussions.

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