"Jin Jun Mei tea Jin Jun Mei (, pronounced ) is a lapsang souchong black tea from Wuyishan City, Fujian Province, China. It is made from two small shoots plucked in early spring from the plant's stem which are subsequently fully oxidised and then smoked to giving a tea that has a sweet, fruity and flowery flavour with a long lasting sweet after-taste. The brew is bright reddish in colour. In China, this variety of tea is viewed as one of the most prestigious of all teas. Its price varies depending on the quality, ranging from US$2 to US$25 per"
"Nothofagus solandri Nothofagus solandri var. solandri, commonly called Black beech, is a variety of the tree species ""Nothofagus solandri"", endemic to New Zealand. Black beech occurs on both the North and the South Island at low altitudes up to the mountains. The other variety of ""N. solandri"" is called Mountain beech or ""Nothofagus solandri"" var. ""cliffortioides"", and grows at higher altitudes than black beech. In New Zealand the taxon is called ""Fuscospora solandri"". Black beech is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to 27 m tall. The leaves are oppositely arranged, ovoid, 10 mm long and 5 mm broad, with smooth"
"Douchi Douchi (), or tochi is a type of fermented and salted black soybean. In English, it is known as fermented black soybeans, Chinese fermented black beans (), salted black beans, salty black beans, or just black beans. They are a flavoring most popular in the cuisine of China, where they are most widely used for making black bean sauce dishes. ""Douchi"" is made by fermenting and salting black soybeans. The black type soybean is most commonly used and the process turns the beans soft, and mostly semi-dry (if the beans are allowed to dry). Regular soybeans (white soybeans) are"
"toothed black capsule. Moehringia macrophylla Moehringia macrophylla, commonly known as the largeleaf sandwort, is a species of flowering plant in the pink family. It is native to parts of eastern and western North America, where it can be found in moist, shady habitat types, such as mountain forests. It is a rhizomatous perennial herb growing erect to about 18 centimeters in maximum height. The lance-shaped leaves are up to 5 centimeters long and oppositely arranged about the stem. The inflorescence is a cyme of 2 to 5 flowers, each with 5 pointed green sepals and 5 rounded white petals. The"
"stems turning black on drying. Daphnandra melasmena Daphnandra melasmena, commonly known as the socketwood, or black-leaved socketwood is a rainforest tree in eastern Australia. It grows on the more fertile basaltic soils, often associated with the White Booyong. Found from near Bowraville, New South Wales in the south to the Tweed Valley further north. A small to medium-sized tree growing to 20 metres tall with a stem diameter of 30 cm. ""Daphnandra melasmena"" was first described by ornithologist Richard Schodde in 2000, having been known previously as ""Daphnandra"" sp. D. The specific epithet ""melasmena"" is derived from the Ancient Greek,"
"Great Britain, and mountain beech has shown better cold tolerance than black beech in locations such as Scotland. Nothofagus solandri Nothofagus solandri var. solandri, commonly called Black beech, is a variety of the tree species ""Nothofagus solandri"", endemic to New Zealand. Black beech occurs on both the North and the South Island at low altitudes up to the mountains. The other variety of ""N. solandri"" is called Mountain beech or ""Nothofagus solandri"" var. ""cliffortioides"", and grows at higher altitudes than black beech. In New Zealand the taxon is called ""Fuscospora solandri"". Black beech is a medium-sized evergreen tree growing to"
"In shops, it is available as either paste (in a jar) or sauce (in a bottle). Douchi Douchi (), or tochi is a type of fermented and salted black soybean. In English, it is known as fermented black soybeans, Chinese fermented black beans (), salted black beans, salty black beans, or just black beans. They are a flavoring most popular in the cuisine of China, where they are most widely used for making black bean sauce dishes. ""Douchi"" is made by fermenting and salting black soybeans. The black type soybean is most commonly used and the process turns the beans"
"Ssukcha Ssukcha (), also called mugwort tea or wormwood tea, is a traditional Korean tea made from Korean mugwort (called ""ssuk"" () in Korean). It is commonly consumed in both North and South Korea. The preparation involves leaves of mugwort harvested around the ""dano"" month (day 5 of the 5th lunar). This usually takes place around May and June in the Gregorian calendar). The leaves are washed, drained, chopped, and dried in a shaded area for 3‒10 days. Dried mugwort leaves are then roasted in a round-bottomed ""deokkeum-sot"" (cauldron for roasting tea). In a teapot, a handful of mugwort and"
"By the Qing Dynasty, both lapsang souchong and gongfu black tea were well recognized in China and noted in ""Records on Yiwu mountain"" (武夷山志) by the scholar Dong Tiangong (董天工). Although each type of tea has different taste, smell, and visual appearance, tea processing for all tea types consists of a very similar set of methods with only minor variations. Without careful moisture and temperature control during its manufacture and life thereafter, fungi will grow on tea. This form of fungus causes real fermentation that will contaminate the tea and may render the tea unfit for consumption. Tea is traditionally"
"Black-crowned barwing The black-crowned barwing (""Actinodura sodangorum"") is a non-migratory bird from Indochina in the Leiothrichidae family (Laughingthrushes and allies). The name ""Actinodura"" is derived from Greek meaning ray-like tail (actinodes and ura) while ""sodangorum"" came from the Södang tribe (also known as Xo Dang) which lives in Ngoc Linh and other areas in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos where black-crowned barwings are distributed. The first black-crowned barwing sighting was reported in April 1996 at Ngoc Linh, Vietnam. Prior to survey, the central highland area of Vietnam was mostly ornithologically undiscovered. Many observations were made by Jonathon Charles Eames and Roland"
"distinct species and put ""L. liberatus"" into the synonymity of ""L. nigerrimus"". Black boubou The black boubou, Somali boubou, Erlanger's boubou, or coastal boubou (""Laniarius nigerrimus"") is a medium-size bushshrike. It was split from the tropical boubou as a result of DNA sequence analysis, and this change in status was recognized by the International Ornithological Committee in 2008. Two colour morphs are recognized, a predominantly black one, the black boubou, and an extremely rare black and yellow morph which was formerly considered a separate species, the Bulo Burti boubou (""Laniarius liberatus""). The black boubou is found in Somalia and northern"
"Black boubou The black boubou, Somali boubou, Erlanger's boubou, or coastal boubou (""Laniarius nigerrimus"") is a medium-size bushshrike. It was split from the tropical boubou as a result of DNA sequence analysis, and this change in status was recognized by the International Ornithological Committee in 2008. Two colour morphs are recognized, a predominantly black one, the black boubou, and an extremely rare black and yellow morph which was formerly considered a separate species, the Bulo Burti boubou (""Laniarius liberatus""). The black boubou is found in Somalia and northern Kenya. The adult has glossy blue-black except for white spots on the"
"Phyllostachys nigra Phyllostachys nigra, common name black bamboo, is a species of flowering plant in the bamboo subfamily of the grass family Poaceae, native to Hunan Province of China, and widely cultivated elsewhere. Growing up to tall by broad, it forms clumps of slender arching canes which turn black after two or three seasons. The abundant lance-shaped leaves are long. Numerous forms and cultivars are available for garden use. The species and the form ""P. nigra"" f. ""henonis"" have both gained the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit. The form ""henonis"" is also known as Henon bamboo and as"
"Dianhong Dianhong tea (; pronounced ) is a type of relatively high-end, gourmet Chinese black tea sometimes used in various tea blends and grown in Yunnan Province, China. The main difference between Dianhong and other Chinese black teas is the amount of fine leaf buds, or ""golden tips,"" present in the dried tea. Dianhong teas produces a brew that is brassy golden orange in colour with a sweet, gentle aroma and no astringency. Cheaper varieties of Dianhong produce a darker brownish brew that can be very bitter. Teas grown in Yunnan prior to the Han dynasty (206220) were typically produced"
"Daphnandra melasmena Daphnandra melasmena, commonly known as the socketwood, or black-leaved socketwood is a rainforest tree in eastern Australia. It grows on the more fertile basaltic soils, often associated with the White Booyong. Found from near Bowraville, New South Wales in the south to the Tweed Valley further north. A small to medium-sized tree growing to 20 metres tall with a stem diameter of 30 cm. ""Daphnandra melasmena"" was first described by ornithologist Richard Schodde in 2000, having been known previously as ""Daphnandra"" sp. D. The specific epithet ""melasmena"" is derived from the Ancient Greek, referring to the leaves and"
"Ssanghwa-tang Ssanghwa-tang () or ssanghwa-cha () is a traditional Korean tea with deep brown colour and a slightly bitter taste. Along with sipjeondaebotang, it is one of the most popular types of medical tea in Korea. It is made by boiling down a number of medical herbs such as dried roots of white woodland peony (), steamed and dried roots of rehmannia (), dried roots of Mongolian milkvetch (), dried roots of Korean angelica (), dried roots of lovage (), Chinese cinnamon barks (), and Chinese liquorice (). However, many people today buy the tea pre-made. Ssanghwangtang is a herbal"
"body, iron oxide pigments applied with a brush and other methods all employing white slip on the dark body. Buncheong Buncheong ware, or ""Punch'ong"", is a form of traditional Korean stoneware, with a bluish-green tone. Pots are coated with a white slip, and decorative designs are painted on using an iron pigment. Buncheong is a modern term used to describe Korean stoneware produced from the late 14th century and continued today. Buncheong ware developed from the earlier Goryeo celadon inlay technique called ""sanggam"" and rapidly distinguished itself. The style emerged in the early Joseon dynasty, largely replacing the style of"
"Prunus serotina Prunus serotina, commonly called black cherry, wild black cherry, rum cherry, or mountain black cherry, is a deciduous woody plant species belonging to the genus ""Prunus"". The species is widespread and common in North America and South America. Black cherry is closely related to the chokecherry (""Prunus virginiana""); chokecherry, however, is classified as a shrub or small tree and has smaller, less glossy leaves. ""Prunus serotina"" has the following subspecies and varieties: ""Prunus serotina"" is a medium-sized, fast-growing forest tree growing to a height of . Leaves are long, ovate-lanceolate in shape, with finely toothed margins. Fall leaf"
"Malacothrix sonchoides Malacothrix sonchoides is a species of flowering plant in the aster family known by the common names sowthistle desertdandelion and yellow saucers. It is native to much of the western United States, where it grows in sandy substrates in habitat such as Joshua tree woodland, grassland, creosote bush scrub, and ephedra-blackbrush communities. This species is an annual herb producing one or more hairless, branching stems usually up to about 25 centimeters tall, sometimes approaching 50 centimeters. The fleshy lower leaves have several lobes, while the upper leaves are smaller and simpler. The flower heads contain up to 115"
"compared to other black teas. Among the many varieties of Keemun perhaps the most well-known is ""Keemun Mao Feng"" (祁門毛峰/祁门毛峰). Harvested earlier than others, and containing leafsets of two leaves and a bud, it is lighter and sweeter than other Keemun teas. Another high grade variety, containing mostly leaves and stronger than others, is the ""Keemun Hao Ya"" (祁門毫芽/祁门毫芽). For Western markets, it is separated by quality into Hao Ya A and Hao Ya B categories, the former being somewhat better than the latter. Either has a markedly intense taste. Other varieties include those specifically tailored for the Gongfu tea"
"Black lancer The black lancer (""Bagrichthys macracanthus"") is a species of bagrid catfish found in Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia and Thailand. It grows to a length of 25.0 cm. It is the only species of the genus ""Bagrichthys"" that is traded for the aquarium hobby. When these fish are first imported, they are often young and in bad condition. It has been recommended to acclimate these fish at a high temperature (about 29 °C or 85 °F). Though nocturnal, this species may be trained to eat in the light; it may even be trained to feed from the owner's hand."
"Diospyros nigra Diospyros nigra, the black sapote, is a species of persimmon. Common names include chocolate pudding fruit, black soapapple and (in Spanish) zapote prieto. The tropical fruit tree is native to eastern Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and into Colombia. The common name sapote refers to any soft, edible fruit. Black sapote is not related to white sapote nor mamey sapote. Mature trees can grow to over in height and are evergreen. It is frost sensitive but can tolerate light frosts. The leaves are elliptic-oblong, tapered at both ends, dark green, glossy and long. Some trees bear only male"
"Buncheong Buncheong ware, or ""Punch'ong"", is a form of traditional Korean stoneware, with a bluish-green tone. Pots are coated with a white slip, and decorative designs are painted on using an iron pigment. Buncheong is a modern term used to describe Korean stoneware produced from the late 14th century and continued today. Buncheong ware developed from the earlier Goryeo celadon inlay technique called ""sanggam"" and rapidly distinguished itself. The style emerged in the early Joseon dynasty, largely replacing the style of celadon in common use. In contrast to the refined elegance of Goryeo celadon, buncheong is designed to be natural,"
"Black drongo The black drongo (""Dicrurus macrocercus"") is a small Asian passerine bird of the drongo family Dicruridae. It is a common resident breeder in much of tropical southern Asia from southwest Iran through India and Sri Lanka east to southern China and Indonesia. It is a wholly black bird with a distinctive forked tail and measures in length. It feeds on insects, and is common in open agricultural areas and light forest throughout its range, perching conspicuously on a bare perch or along power or telephone lines. The species is known for its aggressive behaviour towards much larger birds,"
"calyx of fleshy, rounded sepals. The fruit is an utricle that grows within the calyx. Suaeda nigra Suaeda nigra (formerly Suaeda moquinii) is a species of flowering plant in the amaranth family known by the common names Mojave sea-blite and bush seepweed. ""Suaeda nigra"" is native to much of western North America, from central Canada through the Western United States, Great Basin, the Mojave Desert in California, and into northern Mexico. It grows in many types of habitat with saline and alkaline substrates, such as desert flats, playas, and seeps. It is mostly an inland species but is occasionally seen"
"Bokbunja-ju Bokbunjaju (), also called bokbunja wine, is a Korean fruit wine made from wild and/or cultivated bokbunja (Korean black raspberry). It is produced in Gochang County, Jeollabuk-do, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, and in Jeju Island, South Korea. It is made by fermenting berries with water. Some varieties also contain rice and ""jicho"" herb. The wine is deep red in color and moderately sweet. It ranges between 15% and 19% alcohol by volume, depending on the brand. It is believed to be healthful and to promote male sexual stamina. Since 2008, South Korean scientists have searched for ways to utilize ""bokbunja"""
"teas are generally dark, spanning the range between black teas and darker oolongs, and are typically twisted into thin strips rather than curled into a ball shape like Anxi or Taiwan oolong teas. They are fired heavily, as were most oolong teas historically, and have a characteristic smoky flavor with notes of stone fruit. Wuyi tea Wuyi tea, formerly known by the trade name ""Bohea"" in English, is a category of black and oolong teas grown in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, China. The Wuyi region produces a number of well-known teas, including Lapsang souchong and Da Hong Pao."
"Scorzonera hispanica Scorzonera hispanica, black salsify or Spanish salsify, also known as black oyster plant, serpent root, viper's herb, viper's grass or simply scorzonera, is a perennial member of the genus ""Scorzonera"" in the sunflower family (Asteraceae), cultivated as a root vegetable in the same way as purple salsify (""Tragopogon porrifolius""), also in the sunflower family. The scorzonera sweet is a crystallized dessert made from scorzonera in Évora, Alentejo, Portugal. It is listed on the Ark of Taste. The black salsify plant has heads of yellow ray flowers. The thin black taproot grows up to one meter long and up"
"Seolleongtang Seolleongtang () or ox bone soup is a Korean broth tang (soup) made from ox bones (mostly leg bones), brisket and other cuts. Seasoning is generally done at the table according to personal taste by adding salt, ground black pepper, red pepper, minced garlic, or chopped spring onions. It is a local dish of Seoul. ""Seolleongtang"" is typically simmered over a low flame over a period of several hours to an entire day, to allow the flavor to be gradually extracted from the bones. It has a milky off-white, cloudy appearance and is normally eaten together with rice and"
"Japanese Black The Japanese Black (, Kuroge Washu) is a breed of Japanese beef cattle. It is one of six native Japanese cattle breeds, and one of the four Japanese breeds known as wagyū, the others being the Japanese Brown, the Japanese Polled and the Japanese Shorthorn. All wagyū cattle derive from cross-breeding in the early twentieth century of native Japanese cattle with imported stock, mostly from Europe. In the case of the Japanese Black, the foreign influence was from European breeds including Braunvieh, Shorthorn, Devon, Simmental, Ayrshire and Holstein. Cattle were brought to Japan from China at the same"
"Longan Dimocarpus longan, commonly known as the longan (), is a tropical tree species that produces edible fruit. It is one of the better-known tropical members of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), to which the lychee, rambutan, guarana, korlan, pitomba, Genip and ackee also belong. The fruit of the longan are similar to that of the lychee, but less aromatic in taste. It is native to Southern Asia. The longan (from Cantonese ""lùhng-ngáahn"" , literally ""dragon eye""), is so named because it resembles an eyeball when its fruit is shelled (the black seed shows through the translucent flesh like a pupil/iris)."
"Black drink Black drink is a name for several kinds of ritual beverages brewed by Native Americans in the Southeastern United States. Traditional ceremonial people of the Yuchi, Caddo, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee and some other Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands use the black drink in purification ceremonies. It was occasionally known as ""white drink"" because of the association of the color white with peace leaders in some Native cultures in the Southeast. The preparation and protocols vary between tribes and ceremonial grounds; a prominent ingredient is the roasted leaves and stems of ""Ilex vomitoria"" (commonly known as yaupon"
"a cup of water is added, and boiled for 5‒10 minutes. Korean mugwort is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, and minerals. In the past, mugwort tea was believed to help prevent and treat the common cold, reducing fever and inflammation, relieving pain, and lowering blood pressure. ""Ssukcha"" may serve as a natural herbicide. Ssukcha Ssukcha (), also called mugwort tea or wormwood tea, is a traditional Korean tea made from Korean mugwort (called ""ssuk"" () in Korean). It is commonly consumed in both North and South Korea. The preparation involves leaves of mugwort harvested around the ""dano"" month (day"