Why did parliament decide to keep tax on tea?
The American colonists had objected to the Townshend Act taxes, which resulted in the Boston Massacre. The reason for the colonists' anger was that they felt that under British law, they were supposed to be able to vote in Parliament's elections if they are being taxed. Since they were not allowed to vote, they felt the Townshend taxes were illegal.
After the Massacre, Parliament wanted to repeal all of the Townshend Act taxes. The Prime Minister at the time, Lord North, wanted to keep the tax on tea as proof that Parliament did have the right to raise taxes on the colonists, despite their lack of voting rights.
Remember, British (and American) law is largely based on "precedent"- when laws are reviewed, the courts look at history to see how things were done before, and try to keep the laws the same- "this is how it worked then, so it's how it works now too." By keeping the tea tax on the books, if Parliament passed a colonial tax later and it was reviewed by the courts, the government could point to the tea tax as proof of the precedent.
How much coffee beans does one coffee cup need to be prepared And what is its caffeine content?
This question is inherently too vauge to be answered. Different coffees, different roasts, different preparations are all variables to this question.
Will you be making:
* Drip coffee * Espresso * French Press * Turkish * Percolator * etc... Do you like your coffee strong or weak?
What roast are you using? Caffeine content is strongly dependent on roast and bean preparation.
Check out the Coffee Geek website and other coffee related sites for more information. Also try a French Press for a different experience from drip coffee or espresso. Some hot water, coffee and a French Press and wallah, you are stylin like Will Smith in "Hitch".
Use diffusion What happens when you drop a sugar cube into a mug of hot tea?
The sugar molecules of the sugar cube move from their dropage point, which is in a high concentrated area, to the rest of the tea's lower concentrated area in which their are less sugar molecules. This process creates equalibrium's and is called diffusion - the process in which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an are of lower concentration. (M.D.)
Will you be ok if you drink sour iced tea?
Yes, you might get an upset stomach at best but if it didn't have mold on it call a doctor.
What kind of Bergamot is used in Earl Grey tea?
The flavour comes from the rind of the Bergamot orange (citrus bergamia) Citrus Bergamia is a hybrid of Citrus Limetta and Citrus Aurantium
Does the tazo chai tea concentrate need to be refrigerated?
If it is open refidgeration is recommended.
What are the two ways of dissolving sugar cubes in a cup of tea quickly?
By flushing it in to the toilet
Tea comes from the leaves of tea plant (camellia sinensis). Tea grows best in a humid subtropical climate, but can be grown in tropical regions as well. It generally cannot be grown in cold regions or arid to semiarid regions.
It can be grown outside if you live in a warm climate with sufficient rainfall (zone 8). However you can successfully grow it in other climates by use of a greenhouse or by growing the plant inside where it will be out of danger from frost. In borderline areas, you can plant the tea plant in a warm, sheltered area.
You can buy a tea plant, grow a plant from a cutting, or even from seeds. Seeds take about four weeks in order to germinate in the damp at a warm temperature.
Tea will need an acid soil in order to grow (pH4.5-7). Many places will sell acidified soil (or soil additives). You should also be careful since most tap water is slightly basic and will decrease the acidity of the soil over time.
Soil should be well drained and sandy. Too much moisture around the plant will encourage the growth of detrimental molds and mildews so it is best to water only as much as needed. If planted outside then some protection needs to be put around it on rainy days to prevent the plant from getting too wet.
Well if this was not a typo and you're not looking for "Cocoa tea" then you are looking for the maker of cocaine, the coca plant. Naturally this is illegal to posses in the U.S. so you are going to have to order it but even then you will be lucky if it gets through the mail.
Actually you can order and buy coca tea through Amazon.com
Just go to Amazon search for coca tea and you will find a whole variety of coca teas, all shipped from the USA.
Do not buy from unknown sources or directly from Peru or Bolivia as it can be contaminated by the sprays used for coca extermination in South America for illegal coca plantations or get seized at customs; always look for the organic or premium organic coca teas ( Novoandina has an organic line with three varieties of coca teas)
Latienda.com also offers premium organic coca tea
What is the world first black tea in history?
Lapsang Souchong was created in 16 century, is the first black tea in history. Lapsang Souchong, is a black tea originate in Wuyi Mountains region of Fujian province. The leaves of Lapsang are traditionally smoke-dried over pinewood or pine leaf fire, which gives this kind of tea one unique smoky flavor. In the 17s century, Lapsang souchong was brought in Europe by the Dutch merchant and got extremely prevalent among British royal family and entire Europe. According to "All about tea," which wrote by William Ulkers, in 1705, green tea was sold for 16 shilling per pound; Lapsang Souchong was sold for 30 shilling per pound. Lapsang Souchong has one reddish brown color. It tastes not bitterness, and full of smoky pinewood flavor. Because of the unique flavor, some people just say Lapsang Souchong is not their cup of tea; But some people love it so much, such as Winston Churchill, who referred to it in "Mountains and Rivers Without End."
A tea lounge is much like a coffee house... only specializing in teas rather than coffee. You may find a wide variety of teas such as fresh, organic, and fair-trade teas, herbal infusions, and artisan teas. Many carry varieties from around the world. Most tea lounges also have a selection of other beverages available as well as food items.
What has a higher temperature an iceberg or a cup of tea?
It depend on if its hot tea or iced tea. If it's hot then the temperature of the tea is probably higher than a freezing iceburg