Blue Lotus Tea: Sacred among the ancient Egyptians and wise men of the east

So what exactly have you heard about blue lotus? Well blue lotus and sacred lotus, or Nelumbo Nucifera is very popular among the Ancient Egyptians, Nubians, Abyssinians, and a bunch of other historical African Civilizations of the ancient world. To the Egyptians this plant represented the sun and rebirth. It was presented at parties, and took on a sacred significance at death. There is little wonder that it became the floral symbol of Upper Egypt, and a flower enjoyed by all people throughout Egyptian history.



Today it has become very popular in modern culture as having mystical powers creating moderate euphoric feelings of love and happiness. The flowers of the blue lily have been found to contain apor-phine, a substance that is closely related to the opiate apomorphine. Many people like to mix the sacred blue lotus with their wine much like the Egyptians. Other blue lotus enthusiasts feel that consuming the sacred flower will give you that much more of euphoria.



The god of the blue water lily was Nefertem, Lord of Perfume. The flowers were not only noted for their delightful perfume by the Egyptians but also for bringing euphoria, and inducing an ecstatic state and stimulation. Many historians thought it was a purely symbolic flower, but now it's also known to give "a sort of Viagra effect" making one more sensual.



Because of the flowers unusual characteristic of opening in the morning and closing in the early evening, they believed the Blue Lotus flower held the key to creation of the universe. The Blue Lotus flower is used as an aid for many ailments as well as for recreational use. Many people buy blue lotus...

- To relieve pain
- To enhance memory
- To increasing circulation
- As a sexual aphrodisiac
- To experience feelings of euphoria and ecstasy



The effects of Blue Lotus are typically mild which is why it is so popular amongst experimenters. Blue Lotus is in no way addictive and is a nice inexpensive way to augment your mood for a nice relaxing weekend. When drinking it myself...I would notice that while in this state of relaxed feeling, I was able to answer for myself honestly some deeply personal questions that had been plaguing me. It was a very liberating experience which took me to a whole new psychological plane.



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Tequila Avion: Tequila is the new Vodka (Defining Ultra Premium Tequila)

Avion Tequila LLC was formed by a group of entrepreneurs and beverage industry professionals with the sole purpose of creating and developing a tequila that defines a new standard of quality and taste. The company forged a partnership with fifth generation agave growers to secure the finest Blue Weber Agave plants found in the very highest regions of Jalisco, Mexico, which are the most coveted for use in tequila production, due to their rich mineral content as well as their distinct quality and character.




Earlier this month, Tequila Avion completed a multimillion dollar round of funding from investors, including many notables from the worlds of arts and culture, business, technology, sports, lifestyle and luxury goods. Silver, Reposado and Anejo, are the 3 Tequila Avion varietals that are now in full production. Distributor partnerships, launch markets, and rollout plans are complete and will be disclosed imminently (you may already have seen references to the brand in the popular TV show Entourage). The Company's web site is Www.TequilaAvion.com and it also has a Facebook fan page called 'Tequila Avion'.



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New Scottish Beer Takes the Cake For Highest Alcohol Content at 32%

Via: news.bbc



There's a new beer called Tactical Nuclear Penguin created by BrewDog Brewery in Scottland -- at 32% alcohol by volume content and it's gonna cost $49.50 a bottle. A warning on the label states:

"This is an extremely strong beer; it should be enjoyed in small servings and with an air of aristocratic nonchalance. In exactly the same manner that you would enjoy a fine whisky, a Frank Zappa album or a visit from a friendly yet anxious ghost."

However Jack Law, of Alcohol Focus Scotland, described it was a "cynical marketing ploy" and said: "We want to know why a brewer would produce a beer almost as strong as whisky."

I don't know what kind of idiot test you have to pass to join Alcohol Focus Scotland, but for the sake of Jack Law, the answer is, "to get people drunk". Jesus, it's not rocket surgery.

Advertising: A billboard in New Zealand that bleeds when it rains

An ad agency in New Zealand made a series of billboards that remind drivers to slow down and "drive to the conditions" during the rainy season. The billboards, which feature a young person's face, start bleeding whenever it rains.

"The advertising agency that came up with the sign says the goal was to reduce the road toll by creating maximum awareness through unease." It's pretty terrifying, but according to the ad agency, there hasn't been a fatality since.