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| Himalayan Pink Salt |
I had fun last month participating in Vee's Note Card Party~ Participants are asked to share four photos previously posted on their blogs that they think would make a nice note card set. I bet you can guess which theme I chose, right? You don't have to think too hard about it! Yup, tea! This time I've chosen salt.
But, wait for it..........there are places where Tibetans, Chinese and Kashmiris drink tea with salt! I'm not kidding. Tibetans and many Chinese people drink 'butter tea', which is made with tea leaves, yak butter and salt.
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| Salt mines in the Himalayan Mountains |
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| natural pink salt filled with minerals |
I sampled Persian Tea last week and posted photos of my experience drinking cardamom tea and sugar cubes, but I've never had Nun Chai with salt. I bet it tastes sort of like soup, as I hear it is thick and savory.
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| Yak Tea~ photo by Fredtrip (blog.travelpod.com) Rongphu Monastery, Everest Base Camp |
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Oh how interesting...and I am a Chia tea drinker, but never with salt, that I know of....these are great, now I have to research more on this.
ReplyDeleteDropping by from Vee's party...great note cards
Your bio says great joy is found in simple things and based on your photos, great beauty can also be found in the most simple or basic object: salt :) Really, the pink salt is gorgeous ... mother nature can be such a show off! The info about tea traditions beyond my "sun tea" is also quite interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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I'd try salted tea once if made by a pro. I'm not trying it at home. =D Intriguing post and lovely pictures...the pink salt is pretty cool.
ReplyDeleteThis was so interesting! I love all types of tea, and I love salt..but unfortunately salt does not love me and I have to limit my intake of it. Even so I'd like to try theNun Chai with salt at least once !
ReplyDeletechai tea is my absolutely favorite drink to drink. so yummy. great selections. (:
ReplyDeleteInteresting! I've never seen the pink salt. Cool!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post. I do love tea, but I'm afraid I'll have to miss the salt!
ReplyDeleteI'm a coffee drinker, but love tea as well. I must admit I've never heard of tea and salt together.
ReplyDeleteA very interesting and informative post, and your photos are awesome! I enjoy chai tea and always am looking for different blends. thank you for sharing.
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Of course, I love the pink salt!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by...I haven't seen the pink salt before...I think I have heard of it...very interesting about salt in tea!
ReplyDeleteInteresting post! I'd never heard of the salt tea, but I have a salt that is pink and gray flecked.
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Hi Shawn! I've really enjoyed catching up with your recent posts - what interesting things you write about! The pink salt is fascinating - I've never seen it, but perhaps I should just ask for it when I go in the local health food store that specializes in imports. Curious to try it in food.
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Recently freed from a stressful job and getting my life - and creativity back which means I can blog more. Good to get back in the groove . . .
Joy!
Kathy
You know me.....I'm all in favor of the Chai....no matter what kind! BIG HUGS!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful pictures. But such a pity you never had salty tea, would have loved to hear what it tastes like :-)
ReplyDeletethanks so much for your wonderfully creative suggestions on my blog. Mini Albums out of toilet paper rolls? and a gardening journal! this is both so cool!!!
have a wonderful day
lots of love
jutta
I would love to have a set of note cards with your photos on them. :)
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I am a chai lover, but go for the sweet not the savory. What sort of flowers are in your night blooming packet? That sounds wonderful!
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Your post is very interesting! I have never had Nun Chai tea. Love the pink colored salt. Thank you for the wonderful comment you left on my Point of View post.
ReplyDeleteI love the pink salt in the pretty bowl:) Do different salts have different flavors?
ReplyDeleteThe pink salt is really pretty looking... I don't know if I would like it in my tea.... But then again, I'm not very adventurous with that sort of thing, lol. If you ever try it, let us know :)
ReplyDeletefascinating....great photos too!
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! I didn't know ANY of that...thanks for sharing both the information & your gorgeous photos! They would each make beautiful note cards. I love this party!
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Rett
I do love chai tea, but I don't think I've ever had any with salt! It doesn't seem right, does it? Maybe it tastes like a creamy broth! Thanks for the information! Linda
ReplyDeleteSo interesting....love chai with my girls. They introduced me to it years a go. Boy, that pink salt is so pretty. We have several shops here in Portland that just sell salt...big thing now.
ReplyDeleteWho knew!? I've never really thought of salt as being other than small, white grainy stuff. The pink chunks in your first photo were so pretty! I actually thought they were dried papaya at first. :)
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