Glossary A
Deutsch: Spargel / Español: Espárragos / Português: Aspargos / Français: Asperges / Italiano: Asparagi
Asparagus is a perennial flowering plant species whose young shoots are used as a spring vegetable. It is known for its slender spears, which are harvested when they are young and tender before the buds start to open and become woody.
Assam Tea refers to the tea from Assam, India which ishighly regarded by connoisseurs. Assam tea is a type of tea that has a rich, robust flavor. This tea which grows in low-lying areas of Assam was originally brought from China about the year 1850.
Assa, Tea is one of the finest black teas in the world. An invigorating drink, the flavor of which is complimented with milk and sugar.
Assiette is the French for plateF or platter, also in common English use it means a selection of the same ingredient prepared different ways, such as an assiette of pork.