Green tea

Coffee drinkers all over the world have been holding their breath in anticipation over a new way to flavor their morning brew that recently hit the news headlines. Instead of the usual mess of pouring milk and sugar into a cup of coffee, they will both be combined into an easy-to-use capsule that instantly dissolves in the hot liquid. The information about the new product was published in the journal called “Chemical Engineering and Technology” after a woman named Martha Wellner perfected the…

Tea was an addiction among many drinkers from China to all the way to Europe. It was considered an alternative to water. It had a major impact on trade and was one of the many goods that dominated the global market. Tea played an important role in British imperialism and was involved in political affairs. It was also part of the daily lives people and assimilated to different cultures in parts of the world such as England. The origin of tea is unknown and was domesticated thousands of years…

To what extent does the roasting style of coffee beans affect their caffeine content? Session: May 2015 Candidate Name: Meika Tutay Candidate Number: 006471-0012 IB Subject of Essay: Chemistry Research Question: To what extent does the roasting styletime of coffee beans affect their caffeine content? Supervisor Name: Tonya Thompson Word Count: Abstract Coffee is one of the most famous beverages that millions of people tend to drink during their everyday lives. Little do these people…

Interview Lessons from a Tea Bag Few years ago, I read an interesting chapter in the book titled "The Secret of Leadership”, by Prakash Iyer, in which he has drawn leadership lessons from a humble tea bag. Taking cue from that, here is my humble attempt to derive some interview lessons from a tea bag. What counts is what is inside the teabag The flashy labels and strings of a tea bag make no difference to the quality of the tea. Similarly the good reputation of the institution, its brand and…

While coffee has been extremely popular in most parts of the world by the 19th century, Asia has maintained a strong preference for tea throughout this time. However, since 1990, coffee consumption in certain parts of Asia, primarily in the Eastern and Southeastern regions, has skyrocketed by about 4% a year (International Coffee Organization). This sudden huge growth in popularity…

Bath Bombs are soothing bath products that are used all over the world. Before they became popular they were only sold by stores selling organic products. Today they are sold everywhere. They also come in all different shapes, sizes, and fragrances. They are usually a combination of cornstarch, coconut oil, baking soda, epsom salt, and citric acid. Essential oils and coloring are always optional because they add scent and color. Bath Bombs have many ingredients that have many other uses. Some…

In excerpts of Duncan MacPherson’s memoir of the First Opium War (April 1840-August 1842), Two Years in China, MacPherson describes the events of the war along with what he believed about China and its people. He justifies British actions in the Opium War and the British opium trade by claiming that describing Chinese people are inferior to the British. Other times, he compliments China, but possibly only for the purpose of justifying and promoting the opium trade. The memoir displays examples…

Oil is a vital ingredient in aromatherapy, and is a popular additive in cosmetics and disinfectants. Cinnamon Bark Oil Warm, and spicy-sweet, Cinnamon bark Oil is obtained from the Cinnamomum Verum, an evergreen tree with spirally arranged, dark green leathery leaves, and thin smooth bark from which the…

5.1 History: Panax ginseng was found more than 5000 years prior in the mountains of Manchuria, China. Albeit most likely initially utilized as sustenance, it rapidly got to be worshipped for its quality giving and restoring powers and its human shape turned into an intense image of perfect amicability on earth. By the third century after birth, China's interest for ginseng made global exchange the root permitting Korea to acquire Chinese silk and solution in return for wild ginseng. By the…

Social Imagination is the ability to see the connections between one personal experience and the larger forces of history. Sociological imagination can be applied to practically any given behavior. One example of the application of sociological imagination is the act of drinking coffee. To some people drinking coffee is just something that they do in the morning however other people may view it differently. Drinking coffee can be examined from numerous different perspectives rather than…