What is cardamom? Cardamom, a member of the ginger family, is a pod spice widely employed in Indian cuisine. It is available in various forms, including whole pods, shelled whole seeds, and ground powder. With its intricate flavour profile, cardamom is a versatile spice suitable for both sweet and Savory culinary creations. Beyond its culinary […]
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What is Coffee? Coffee is a popular beverage made from roasted coffee beans, which are the seeds of the coffee plant. It is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, known for its stimulating effects and distinctive flavor. What are the benefits of Coffee? Improves Physical Performance The natural stimulant caffeine, which […]
Green tea is a type of tea that is made from Camellia sinensis leaves and buds. Green tea originated in China, and since then it has spread to other countries in East Asia. We use Sri Lankan Green tea made from Ceylon Tea. All tea types except herbal ones, are brewed from the dried leaves […]
Lemongrass has long leaves that are like seagrass. An estimated 100 species of lemongrass exist, which is native to Sri Lanka and South India. Lemongrass is also called Cymbopogon citratus. Today, it widely grows throughout Asia and tropical America. The most common name for lemongrass is Sera in Sri Lanka. Lemongrasses consist of many health […]
Ginger originated from a flowering plant that is found in Southeast Asia. It adds flavor to sweet and savory foods. It belongs to the Zingiberaceae family which is closely related to cardamom, turmeric, and galangal. The underground part (rhizome) of the plant is commonly used as a spice. You can use ginger fresh, dried, powdered, […]
Vanilla belongs to the family of tropical climbing orchids where the flavor is extracted from their pods. It is native to Mexico, Central America, and northern South America. Vanilla is one of the most expensive spices in the world because of the fact that it is labor-intensive to produce. Today it is used in a […]
Tamarind is a tropical fruit native to Africa and is grown in the tamarind tree also known scientifically as Tamarindus indica. It also grows in tropical countries like India. It grows in bean-like pods in which the fruit surrounds its seeds and as it ripens it becomes a paste in texture and consists of a […]
Image from Kapruka.com Turmeric is a golden orange spice that is obtained from the root of Curcuma longa. Once tasted turmeric gives a warm bitter taste and it has been used in cooking for hundreds of years. It’s used in Ayurvedic and other forms of traditional medicine in China and India. Turmeric should not be […]
Image from Daily News newspaper Beal is a type of wood apple that goes by many names; Bilva in Sanskrit, Bilva Pazham in Tamil, Bilva or Maredu Phalam in Teluga, and Bengal Quince native to India, Malaysia, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and South-East Asia. Its scientific name is Aegle marmelos. The Bael fruits are slightly round […]
Image from pureceylontea.com Once tea is harvested, tea leaves go through a step-by-step process of wilting, bruising, rolling, and oxidation in which the tea leaves are exposed to the air for a long time. When this occurs, the science is that the enzymes in the tea leaves break down the chemicals in the leaves to […]