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Cocoa: Origins and properties (not just aphrodisiac) and uses of a wonderful plant The cocoa plant has very ancient origins: it is believed that it was probably already present more than 6000 years ago in the Amazon River, although the first cultivators had to wait until 1000 BC with the arrival of the Olmecs, an ancient pre-Columbian civilization, and later the Maya, in an area that extends between the Yucatán and Guatemala, characterized by a hot and humid climate. The use of the cocoa plant continues with the arrival of the Toltecs first and then the Aztecs, who consider cocoa a source of..

In this article we want to illustrate some herbs and teas recommended for women: from those indicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, to those to soothe menstrual pain (such as emmenagogic teas) up to those for menopause, we will focus on their properties and recommended uses. In short, a small encyclopedia of plants most suitable for the female gender. Femininity, in fact, has a different "flavor" for each woman, but one thing is universal: some herbs and teas offer a flow of energy that can become a great ally in the various phases of a woman's life. By incorporating h..

The first months of the new year for some of us are that tragic moment when we face reality and resolve to lose weight. Also due to the excesses of the holidays, we subject ourselves to dietary restrictions that are often difficult to follow, which we inevitably interrupt after a few days from the beginning.  Today we want to reveal a secret to lose weight without losing your mind by counting calories or buying substitute foods.  The secret is to practice intermittent fasting. It is indeed a very valuable tool to maintain a stable weight and promote the digestion process and waste managemen..

Discover all the secrets of the moon with the new lunar calendar Dear Theophiles, the month of February brings a new gift from the Third Moon world: a precious lunar calendar, designed by our designer Paola Panza. Excellent for keeping track of natural cycles and always knowing the perfect time to take care of ourselves. Gift it, share it, print it, use it as a desktop or wallpaper, it will always be there for you to be useful! What's that? You don't know how to use it? Understanding what the moon is is fundamental, because it has strong influences on man and his biological rhythm. The moo..

All types of tea: discover benefits, differences and how to prepare them at their best What is the difference between green tea and black tea? Why are some called flavored teas? What are the tastes of tea? Let's clarify tea and its varieties! As we all know, there are different types and varieties of tea: from the most famous green tea, to black tea, gradually moving on to less known varieties such as white tea, oolong, and pu-erh tea. Each of these tea varieties actually comes from a single plant: Camellia sinensis. Let's debunk the first myth: there are no different plants that..

Turmeric, Honey, Ginger, and Black Pepper: Natural Remedy Against Cough and Cold Honey, turmeric, and ginger are ingredients that individually possess incredibly beneficial properties for the body. When combined, they can be used to prepare a natural antibiotic or a herbal tea suitable for autumn and winter, to combat seasonal illnesses, flu, colds, and sore throats, a natural remedy to warm the body on colder days. Let's see how to prepare it. Properties of Honey, Turmeric, and Ginger Consuming a combination of honey, turmeric, and ginger, in the form of tea or solid, especia..

How to survive Christmas feasts? Terza Luna's tips to avoid overeating during the Christmas holidays, from what to avoid during lunches and dinners to how to detox after the holidays! Every year the same story: the Christmas holidays arrive and we feel our lives in danger because of the lunches, dinners, aperitifs, brunches, aperitif-dinners, aperitif-lunches, and aperitif-breakfasts that we will face. Isn't it true?! But this year we want to give you some tips on how to avoid Christmas excesses starting from the precautions to take during meals and evenings with friends and relatives, up t..

Never thought of pairing tea with typical Christmas desserts? We tried it! If you are a Tea Nerd, we are sure you will appreciate our experiments with fine teas paired with panettone, pandoro, and even cartellate! It is the dawn of a new winter, and yet beyond the dull days, the muted noises of a crowd rushing, moments that seem empty every year, here are crumbs of joy, hope, and light. It is still Christmas, and still time to welcome the Other and ourselves, to give gestures that transcend physicality and erect stable monuments in the heart.  Terza Luna has thought of proposing pairings to..

Turmeric and Black Pepper Herbal Tea: Why Take It? The turmeric and black pepper herbal tea is a simple beverage to make with multiple benefits, as it combines the properties of turmeric, a spice highly appreciated since ancient times in traditional Indian medicine, and black pepper, which promotes the absorption of the spice's active ingredients by the body. Turmeric and black pepper herbal tea is especially useful in case of cold and sore throat: let's find out how to prepare it and what its properties are. Turmeric and Black Pepper Herbal Tea: Why Combine Turmeric and Piperine? The tur..

Recipe Risotto with Mascarpone and Pink Pepper: Creamy and Refined The risotto with mascarpone is a tasty and refined idea for a dish suitable for everyday meals or special occasions, such as Christmas or New Year's, and even Valentine's Day. Thanks to the delicacy and creaminess of mascarpone and the flavorful, enveloping, and fragrant taste of pink peppercorns, this dish will amaze you with its simple elegance. In this article, we want to share the recipe and all the secrets for a perfect mascarpone and pink pepper risotto!   Risotto with Pink Pepper and Mascarpone The risotto with masca..

"The desert is the environment of revelation, genetically and physiologically alien, sensorially austere, aesthetically abstract, historically hostile. [...] Its forms are bold and suggestive; the mind is overwhelmed by light and space, by the kinesthetic novelty of aridity.[...] In the desert, men have sought the spiritual and therapeutic values of retreat, not to escape but to find reality." PAUL SHEPARD, Man in the landscape: A historic view of the esthetics of nature In the intimate silence, in the calm isolation from the world, sometimes lies the possibility of gathering echoes and re..

Supplì Cacio e Pepe "al Telefono": The Recipe of Roman Street Food Supplì di riso cacio e pepe are a variation of the classic supplì with sauce and mozzarella, or "supplì al telefono" from the Roman tradition. In this alternative version, they are combined with another classic of Roman cuisine, cacio e pepe, for a revisited and tasty finger food to be cooked fried or baked, in a lighter version. Let's see together the ingredients and the procedure to prepare some excellent stringy supplì with cacio e pepe, a real delicacy! Supplì Cacio e Pepe: Recipe The supplì are one of the most classic r..

Tricks, Rules and Secrets to Prepare the Perfect Tea How do you make tea? The preparation of tea requires a lot of attention, in order to offer a truly satisfying experience while sipping on this beverage with a thousand properties, and within this article we will explain how to prepare a perfect cup of tea! Pay attention though! We will NOT talk about how to prepare tea in a tea bag, but rather how to use tea leaves directly, the best quality of tea that you can buy and from which you can obtain a true tea. You may not know that tea bags actually contain the processing waste of the leaves, ..

Origins of tea: China 2500 B.C. The history of tea, its origins, how it has become the second most consumed beverage in the world in over 4500 years, and the many variations of this infusion of camellia sinensis have always fascinated us. For a long time, we have wanted to write an in-depth article on the origins of tea and how it gradually spread to the West. Partly because tea is one of our greatest passions that has turned into a job (if you haven't discovered it yet, check out our online tea shop with over 600 different products), but also because we have often come across forums and onli..