Tag: tradition

Tea has been consumed in China for years and years, but other cultures are abundant with history of the popular beverage aswell.Two of these countries, Russia and England are suffering from decidedly different traditions through the years.It is said that drinking tea began in China where over 5000 years back, leaves from the plant accidentally fell into water being boiled for drinking.Obviously, it had been found to be very refreshing and it's really use became widespread...

With its tumultuous and rich history, the Basque region, in Spain's north east, must be considered as one of it's most interesting.Once another kingdom but now absorbed into Spain, Basques are a still fiercely independent and proud race using their own cultural and language heritage.Surely in culinary circles that they have a lot to be proud of, the place is traditionally considered Spain's best for gastronomy and a seemingly endless production line of top chefs and Michelin stars have maintained the area's reputation as a gourmand's dream...