by Adriano | Apr 26, 2021 | Distillation
What is distillation? Distill- Dis*till”, v. t.1. To let fall or send down in drops.2. To obtain by distillation; to extract by distillation, as spirits, essential oil, etc.; to rectify; as, to distill brandy from wine; to distill alcoholic spirits from grain; to...
by Adriano | Apr 26, 2021 | Distillation
Hydrolats Hydrolats, also known as hydrosols or floral water, are a product that contains many therapeutic properties and aromatic substances used by the cosmetics, perfumery and aromatherapy industries. It has a slightly acidic pH, in the...
by Adriano | Apr 26, 2021 | Distillation
PERFUMES The basis of most perfumes comes at some point from plants (leaves, roots, rhizomes, stems, seeds, fruits and flowers). Obtaining the aroma of a plant usually involves a process aimed at extracting its essential oil, i.e. an oil that...
by Adriano | Apr 26, 2021 | Distillation
What are essential oils? Essential oils are liquid, odoriferous and volatile elements that exist in aromatic plants and are found in their specific cells or organs, such as in plants, leaves, woody tissue, fruit,...
by Adriano | Apr 26, 2021 | Distillation
HISTORY OF AROMATHERAPY René Gattefossé, a French chemist, is the founder of aromatherapy as we know it today. In the 1920s, he and his family worked in the perfumery business, using essential oils for the cosmetics industry. It was only later...
by Adriano | Nov 19, 2018 | Distillation
Spirits distilled in copper stills are preferred by drinkers for their aroma and flavor. Copper is of significant importance when it comes to improving public health. Its anti pathogenic properties prevent infections in...
by Adriano | Nov 19, 2018 | Kitchenware
Copper pans, a major kitchen requirement! The most experienced chefs have known this for a long time! By using copper pans, any meal can be prepared perfectly and smoothly, essentially because of the excellent characteristics of copper. Copper is a...
by Adriano | Nov 19, 2018 | Kitchenware
Since copper is a very soft material, it is very sensitive to scratches. Before being sold, all items are properly polished so that they are shiny. However, as the products are handmade, there is the possibility of small imperfections appearing, which...