Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesThe History and Harm of Bottled WaterThe origins of bottle water can be traced back to the European health spas of the 1700s, which began the practice of giving out some of…Apr 3, 2018Apr 3, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesCashmere’s Rise to FameProfessor Aldred Barker, a professor of Textile Industries at Leeds University, deemed Kashmir as the producer of the most narcotic and…Mar 29, 2018Mar 29, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesAn Ode To Urban GreeneryThe world’s great urban green spaces are also some of the most famous landmarks found in a city. Central Park, Hyde Park, and Le Tuileries…Mar 26, 2018Mar 26, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesLyon Porter on Fatherhood“I wanted to create a special place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city,” Lyon Porter says in his clear, strong voice. “I…Mar 12, 2018Mar 12, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesAfrican Black Soap — Everything You Need to KnowTraditionally produced in areas across West Africa, especially Ghana and Togo, African black soap is a multi-purpose cleanser that can be…Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesThe Restorative Tea HourTea leaves, herbs, and flowers begin blooming in hot water, their transformation visible through the glass pot. A rustic cornmeal cake…Feb 22, 2018Feb 22, 2018
Kaufmann Mercantile: Field NotesCoffee: The Creative CupI met a man last winter in a coffee shop. He wore glasses and smiled incessantly. It turned out the shop was his. Then it turned out we had…Feb 20, 2018Feb 20, 2018