…Here comes the weekend! In this heat, who feels the need to relax and enjoy a fresh drink?
G&T Stands for...
So, lay down, relax and enjoy today’s journey…we will guide you into an innovative, metropolitan and brilliant discovery!
We read that, in our dynamic and beautiful Shanghai the most served drink in bars is Gin and Tonic.
It’s so popular that bartenders called it G&T…But let’s take a step back. What actually is a G&T?
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You might be surprised to learn, then, that the Gin and Tonic has a long and complex history, filled with intrigue…
Gin is claimed by many to have been invented in the 16th century in Leiden, Holland by Dr. Sylvius de Bouve, and was originally prescribed as medical treatment, can you believe it?
It gradually made its way to the UK, where, due in part to its low cost, it became the drink of choice. By 1750 over 11 million gallons were being consumed by Londoners annually. Eventually, a series of laws curbed the spirit’s ubiquity, and by the mid-19th century gin came to be considered a gentleman’s drink.
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In 1857 the British Crown took over the governance of India, and more Brits began to make their way to the Indian subcontinent and other warm-weather climes. However, early immigrants struggled with the ravages of malaria in the tropical climate. What serendipitous cure was able to ward off both of those illnesses? The gin and tonic. That’s a crazy fact!
Back in the day, tonic water was infused heavily with quinine, an extract from the South American cinchona tree. Known among the indigenous population as the “fever tree” because its bark was able to stop chills, cinchona bark was first brought to Europe in the 1640s when it was shown to cure and prevent malaria. Tonic water thus became an essential part of Britain’s colonialism, though its taste in those days was bitter and harsh. Brits soon found that the addition of gin, sugar, ice, and citrus was the perfect way to temper the bitterness and make the cure palatable. And as a bonus, the inclusion of limes prevented scurvy.
When life gives you lemons, make a Gin & Tonic…!
We asked to some bartenders in Shanghai what is the secret to have a perfect Gin and Tonic.
We got always the same feedback: the Jigger!
What is the JIGGER then?
The Jigger is the basic hourglass-shaped stainless-steel measuring device you've seen in many a bar.
Typically, the larger cup measures out exactly one jigger, or 1 1/2 ounces.
The smaller cup is normally one half jigger, or 3/4 ounces.
According to them, preparing a good cocktail is an art and a discovery: a balance of taste, fragrances and perfumes, all in contrast but in synergy. And when it comes to art and discovery, we really get curious!
The truth is…we have been having many G+T recently!
Don’t worry, we are not talking about the cocktail, we are talking about the most innovative, functional, flexible item launched in the lighting industry in 2019: Contardi G+T Battery Reading Lamp!
G+T Battery, the name stands for Gin & Tonic: the head recalls in fact the design of the cocktail jigger and the arm is in brass covered with braided leather.
G+T Battery reading lamp is born from the idea of a portable luxury product to meet specific space and installation needs, making it suitable for environments with particular characteristics, such as yachts and superyachts, historic buildings, luxury boutiques.
Available in the battery version, with magnetic connection and in the wall-mounted version. The battery-powered version is rechargeable via the USB Type-C port (which in the wired version is used for charging smartphones or tablets).
Battery autonomy about 8 hours with a life cycle of minimum 600 hours…this is a revolution!
The control (with three intensity levels) is conveniently positioned on the head.
G+T battery-powered version comes with the following accessories:
1) TABLE FIXING ACCESSORY:
2) METAL PATE FOR WALL:
3)LEATHER COVERED SOFA HANGING ACCESSORY:
Not only is functional, innovative, portable…but can also charge our mobile phone!
A USB part is placed in the base of the lamp which allows you to always recharge your devices!
Last but not least…it’s charming, elegant, brave!
Suitable for any luxury environment, with several kind of functionality.
Sharp, elegant, for gentlemen and gentlewomen sipping a Gin & Tonic after a long day at work.
With the amazing wireless function G+T goes anywhere…come, enjoy with us this fresh yacht breeze with the most authentic reading lamp!
