At Sinister Coffee and Creamery, we love coffee, ice cream, and a good paranormal story. You can read more about our paranormal investigations here. Welcome to our Coffee Behind the name blog! To tie into our coffee, Relic is a complex dark roast, and maintains its status as one of our more popular coffees. To purchase visit our products page or follow the link at the bottom of the blog. To learn the fascinating history behind the name Relic, continue reading.
rel·ic
/ˈrelik/
noun
Relic derives from the Latin reliquiae, meaning "remains", and a form of the Latin verb relinquere, to "leave behind, or abandon". An object surviving from an earlier time, especially one of historical or sentimental interest. Objects, traditions or systems from the past that continue to exist.
What makes a relic
Origin
1175-1275; middle english
In world religions, relics usually consist of the physical remains of a saint, or holy person. A reliquary is a shrine that houses one or more religious relics. Articles of clothing of a saint or holy person are among popular types of relics.
“The name “Well of Souls” derives from a medieval Islamic legend that at this place the spirits of the dead can be heard awaiting Judgment Day.[3] The name has also been applied to a depression in the floor of this cave and a hypothetical chamber that may exist beneath it.”
Religious Relic Story of the Foundation Stone
Before Columbus and the illustrious class of 1500, many maps of the world showed Jerusalem as the center of the world. Jerusalem is considered a holy place, treasured, and long fought after among the three great monotheistic religions. It has been destroyed and rebuilt 14 times. The city's religious focal point is Temple Mount. The temple is thought by many to be both the starting point or foundation stone of creation, and the closest place on earth to God in heaven. The golden Dome of the Rock, one of the most sacred sights in Islam, marks its summit. For Muslims, this rock, which marks the Altar of Isaac, is the third most holy place in Islam.
Credit :Rick Steves
Hidden in Plain Sight
Authentic Greek myrtle wreath dating back to around 300 BC found under a man’s bed in a box of inheritted items. A rare 3,500-year-old ceremonial dagger that was used as a door stop. Sword dating back to Qing Dynasty is used by a Chinese man as a kitchen knife. The value of a relic is not often known and can vary from object to object. Read More
The Coffee Behind the Name
Relic features our organic single origin Guatemalan coffee beans. Buy it in whole bean or ground. Our Relic is a Full Espresso Roast and offers a rich flavor profile and smoky undertones. Contact us for wholesale opportunities.
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