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12/13/2023

Sippin' on sweet tea like a true Southerner 🍹🌞 Dive deep into the history of this Southern classic with a touch of twang and get ready to brew up your own pitcher of liquid sunshine! ☀️📖 Check out the sweet tea saga on the Nectar Leaf Blog https://www.nectarleafbcn.com/how-to-make-sweet-tea-from-the-american-south/

11/30/2023

was introduced to Japan from China in the 9th century, primarily by Japanese Buddhist monks who had traveled to China and brought back tea seeds and knowledge of tea cultivation and preparation. The Japanese initially used tea for medicinal purposes, but over time, it became a popular beverage and an integral part of Japanese culture. Find out more about the history and practices of the Japanese tea ceremony on the Nectar Leaf blog https://www.nectarleafbcn.com/japanese-tea-ceremony-history-and-practice/

10/25/2023

Coffee comes from various regions around the world, from Africa, to Hawaii, to South America. Today on the Nectar Leaf blog, we explore why various regions give coffee distinct flavor profiles. Then we zoom in on Colombian coffee in particular, to see what makes it some of the best in the world.

What Makes Colombian Coffee Unique? Leave a Comment / Coffee / By NL What makes coffee from various regions distinct?   Coffee beans from different regions around the world can have distinct flavors and characteristics due to various factors, including climate, soil, altitude, and processing method...

10/11/2023

Why outlaw coffee?? The target substance changes but the motivations for prohibition stay the same: greed, silencing political opposition, and oppression of the lower class. Check out 5 moments in history when was banned as an illegal drug on the Nectar Leaf blog "Coffee Prohibition: Revealing Historical Motives Behind Bans on Beans"

10/03/2023

In a study out of China, scientists found high-fat mice treated with green weighed less than high-fat mice untreated with green tea at the end of the study, despite consuming more food. Scientists noted "distinct gut microflora clusters" discovered in tea-drinking mice compared to control groups, supporting evidence linking microbiota to . Read more on the Nectar Leaf blog https://www.nectarleafbcn.com/study-green-tea-promotes-weight-loss-in-fat-mice/

Study: Green Tea Promotes Weight Loss in Fat Mice Leave a Comment / tea, Uncategorized / By brian Scientists in China, the world’s largest producer and consumer of tea, observed green tea consumed by obese mice promoted weight loss*. Groups of mice in the study that consumed the most tea showed .....

08/22/2023

Did you know physicians in the US prescribed cannabis to patients prior to prohibition in 1937? Did you know that they knew the difference between - and THC-heavy strains and prescribed them for different ailments? According to in his book 'Seeing Through the Smoke', "Starting in the 1840s, cannabis was an increasingly common and accepted medication in the United States, often in the form of tinctures, produced by mainstream pharmaceutical companies such as Parke-Davis and Eli Lilly." The two companies even worked together on a failed project to create pure THC and strains of cannabis. Over 100 papers were published on cannabis as medicine in the late 19th century. The even testified against cannabis prohibition in 1937, but by then a years-long propaganda campaign led by Harry Anslinger had taken hold, placing an 80 year delay on a plant that's been used medicinally for at least 5,000 years. Read more on the Nectar Leaf blog https://www.nectarleafbcn.com/doctors-in-1800s-knew-difference-between-thc-and-cbd-strains/

Doctors in 1800s Knew Difference Between THC and CBD Strains Leave a Comment / CBD, h**p / By brian Prior to cannabis prohibition in the United States in 1937, physicians used cannabis as medicine. Evidence of cannabis used medicinally has been documented for 5,000 years. In the US, doctors prescrib...

08/08/2023

From clothing to paper to plastics: **p is used to make much more than . Read more about the many uses of h**p on the Nectar Leaf blog!

Products Made From H**p 5 Comments / CBD, h**p / By brian H**p has a long and fascinating history, with evidence of its cultivation dating back thousands of years. H**p was likely one of the first plants to be cultivated by humans. Archaeological evidence suggests that h**p was grown in China more t...

08/07/2023

China is currently the world’s largest producer of **p, with an estimated 400,000 acres of h**p cultivation. Canada is also a major producer, with over 100,000 acres of h**p cultivation. The United States is rapidly expanding its h**p cultivation, with over 80,000 acres grown in 2019. Read more on the Nectar Leaf blog

H**p Cultivation is Booming Around the Globe 5 Comments / CBD, h**p / By brian There are several countries that are known to grow a significant amount of h**p, including China, Canada, and the United States. China is currently the world’s largest producer of h**p, with an estimated 400,000 acres o...

08/02/2023

Canadian researchers found workers who use cannabis outside the workplace are not at increased risk of causing workplace accidents. Yet, drug screens are more likely to detect cannabis than other drugs, like alcohol, that may pose a significant risk if used outside the workplace. What do you think? Read more https://www.nectarleafbcn.com/study-no-evidence-cannabis-use-outside-workplace-poses-increased-risk-of-job-related-accidents/

Study: No Evidence Cannabis Use Outside Workplace Poses Increased Risk of Job-Related Accidents Leave a Comment / CBD / By brian A study published in Canadian Journal of Public Health found workers who use cannabis during off hours did no have increased risk of causing workplace accidents. Cannabis....

07/31/2023

While more scientific research is needed to fully understand the potential benefits of , many people have reported positive effects from using CBD products. Read more here

What are the benefits of CBD? 8 Comments / CBD / By brian Cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its perceived health benefits. While scientific research is still ongoing, many people have reported positive effects from using CBD products. Here are...

07/28/2023

El Cannabidiol, conocido comúnmente como CBD, ha ganado una gran popularidad en los últimos años debido a sus supuestas propiedades terapéuticas y beneficios para la salud. Sin embargo, su estatus legal ha sido motivo de debate en diferentes partes del mundo. En este artículo, exploramos la situación legal en Europa y específicamente en España, analizando los marcos regulatorios y las últimas actualizaciones legislativas. Leer más aquí

Legalidad del CBD en Europa y España 1 Comment / CBD / By alex La legalidad del CBD en Europa y España: Un panorama en evolución El Cannabidiol, conocido comúnmente como CBD, ha ganado una gran popularidad en los últimos años debido a sus supuestas propiedades terapéuticas y beneficios para l...

07/27/2023

The first documented use of as a psychoactive substance dates back to ancient China. The Chinese text known as the Book of Rites, which was written around 300 BCE, describes the use of cannabis in a tea form as a treatment for various ailments. Read more on the Nectar Leaf blog

A Short History of Cannabis 2 Comments / CBD / By brian The history of cannabis can be traced back thousands of years, with evidence of its use dating back to ancient civilizations in China, India, and the Middle East. It’s believed that mankind first discovered cannabis through the observation of...