snowflake247 t1_j7v4nle wrote on February 9, 2023 at 5:05 PM

Reply to comment by DukeOfDallas_ in TIL different kinds of tea (black, green, white, oolong) come from the same plant. The only difference is in how the leaves are processed. by wombat-slayer

Irish breakfast tea is where it's at

snowflake247 t1_j7uy9dg wrote on February 9, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Reply to comment by Picolete in TIL different kinds of tea (black, green, white, oolong) come from the same plant. The only difference is in how the leaves are processed. by wombat-slayer

Earl Grey has added bergamot.

snowflake247 t1_iueyp6q wrote on October 30, 2022 at 8:35 PM

Reply to TIL that in ancient times, the carob seed was used to measure the worth of gems and gold since the seeds have a general uniform weight. This is where the word "karat" comes from. by kkoolook

It's also often used as a chocolate substitute, especially among health-food people. I've even seen it used in treats for dogs since it's not poisonous to them the way chocolate is.