Tea ceremony

Acute effects of caffeine consumption on submaximal aerobic performance. Introduction Caffeine and its related products are widely consumed in society. Caffeine is present in a variety of solid and liquid forms; coffee, tea and chocolate (Armsey et al, 2006). The popularity of caffeine can be attributed to both its stimulating properties and its role as an ergogenic aid (Olsen et al 2017). Caffeine is taken up by the body in a variety of steps and has a range of physiological effects. Caffeine…

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…

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…

article posted on the Dr.Oz website, Funk (2016) claims that green tea can play a huge role in cancer prevention and depleting the rate at which numerous cancers spread such as: colon, liver, breast and prostate cancer. This would be one of the numerous health benefits that are provided green tea. This paper’s purpose is to explore ways of preventing or slowing down the spread of cancer, specifically looking at the effect of green tea on the human body…

Tea culture is inherently a necessary part of the Asian lifestyle. With tea, we can mix it with other ingredients to create so many different kinds of drinks. At Starbucks, there is not only coffee but also tea is served. This can be considered as an advantage for Starbucks to launch a new product line called Bobaccino, a newly develop drink with milk tea mixed in coffee. Also, it reported that “Asian communities have been drinking boba milk tea in the United States for many years” (Danovich,…

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…

Essential Oils – Product Description Cinnamon Leaf Oil Musky sweet, and lighter than its Cinnamon bark counterpart, its leaf Oil is produced by steam distillation. The aromatic organic compound- Phenol in Cinnamon leaves gives the Oil its rejuvenating and health boosting qualities. Cinnamon leaf Oil contains 80% phenols, mainly Eugenol, which has anaesthetic, antiseptic, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties. As such, the Cinnamon leaf Oil is a vital ingredient in aromatherapy, and is a…