Steeping Collection

- Argentina
Young Argentinian men in traditional costume drinking Mate, a traditional South American infused drink, prepared from steeping dried leaves of yerba mate (llex paraguariensis)

Steeping, couching and flooring malt, 1886. Beer-making involves malting (germination of barley or other grain). Illustration from Cyclopaedia of Useful Arts, Mechanical and Chemical, Manufactures

Steeping, evaporating and crystallising, Hurlet Alum Works
Three stages in the production of alum -- steeping pits, evaporating boiler and crystallising coolers at the Hurlet Alum Works, near Glasgow, Scotland. Date: 1843

Flax Works (engraving)
6010348 Flax Works (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flax Works. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Gun Cotton (engraving)
1594383 Gun Cotton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gun Cotton. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 31 October 1846)

The Real Scotch Whisky, after "steeping"- soaking in spring water - the barley
The Real Scotch Whisky, after " steeping" - soaking in spring water - the barley is spread out on these malting floors to allow the germination process to begin

Drawing goatskins at a leather factory, south London
Two men drawing goatskins at the Neckinger Mills leather factory, Bermondsey, south London. The process involves repeatedly soaking the skins in a solution of lime and water over a number of weeks

Steeping the Flax, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of men unloading the flax from the horse and cart and another man steeping the flax in a river

Cultivation of beer. Steeping, couching and flooring malt Date: 1830s

Silhouette of a person extracting a photo in a narrow alley
Cuenca is a UNESCO World Heritage site, Church of the savior of the 18th century

General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area. From George Walker The Costume of Yorkshire Leeds 1814, Aquatint. Steeping calcined (burnt)

Pouring stock over a whole chicken in a pot

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"Steeping: A Journey Through Time and Industries" Step back in time to 1886, where the art was practiced in Argentina. From couching and flooring malt to evaporating and crystallizing at Hurlet Alum Works, this process has been essential across various industries. In Flax Works, an engraving captures the intricate process flax, while Gun Cotton showcases the careful handling required for safety. Witness the laborious task of drawing goatskins at a leather factory in south London, as workers skillfully prepare them for production. Travel to Toome, Co. Antrim, where steeping plays a vital role in cultivating beer. The Real Scotch Whisky takes it even further by soaking barley in spring water - a crucial step that gives this iconic drink its distinct flavor. Intriguingly captured is a silhouette of someone extracting a photo from a narrow alley - perhaps showcasing how they are also be metaphorical; immersing oneself deeply into their craft or passion. Explore beyond photography as we delve into General view of an Alum works in the Whitby area from George Walker's The Costume. This glimpse into history reminds us that steeping has left its mark on countless industries throughout time. Finally, imagine pouring stock over a whole chicken in a pot - an act that symbolizes how steeping infuses flavors deeply within our culinary creations. From Argentina to Scotland and beyond, these hints paint a vivid picture of the diverse applications and significance behind "steeping. " It is not just about tea leaves or coffee beans but rather an age-old technique that has shaped industries and traditions worldwide.