All About Tea By: Parker Sargent
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What is tea?……………………………………………………. Who discovered tea?…………………………………………. Where do we find tea producers?…………………………... How is tea made?……………………………………………... Tea from start to finish?……………………………………… Why is tea good for your body?……………………………... Which country drinks the most tea?…………………………. A special cup just for tea?……………………………………. Fun facts about Tea…………………………………………… Quiz…………………………………………………………….. Quiz - Answers………………………………………………… References…………………………………………………….. Glossary………………………………………………………...
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What is tea?
People around the world love to drink tea everyday. It is the world’s most popular beverage served hot or cold and comes in many different varieties. Some of these varieties are green, oolong and black tea. It all starts with dried tea leaves and water which when combined create a refreshing drink. In my presentation, you will learn many wonderful facts about tea including where we find tea, how it is made, and which country loves tea the most!
Who discovered tea? Tea was discovered by a Chinese emperor named Shen Nung around 2738 B.C. It is believed that tea leaves from a nearby bush accidentally fell into a pot of boiling water and once the emperor tasted the leaves he felt it made him more energized. He thought it should be used by all his subjects when they needed to feel better.
Where do we find tea producers? Tea is grown in many countries around the world including China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Turkey, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan and Argentina
How is tea made?
Tea from Start to Finish
Field
Factory
Dried Tea Leaves
The Product
Why is tea good for your body?
Tea can help your body in many ways. It helps to soothe a sore throat, relaxes you at bedtime and calms an upset stomach. Green tea, especially, has many antioxidants called catechins which may have the ability to curb cancer growth, slow heart disease, lower cholesterol and fight obesity.
Which country drinks the most tea? England as a country, drinks the most tea. Notice how the tea is served with sandwiches, scones, pastries and savories
England as a country, drinks the most tea. Notice how the tea is served with sandwiches, scones, pastries and savories
In Turkey, people drink tea from a special cup named Ince Belli, which in Turkish means thin wasted.
A special cup just for tea?
Fun Facts about Tea This photo shows the world’s largest teapot monument. It is a tea museum, the Meitan Tea Museum located in Meitan, in southwest China. It is 73.8 meters tall.
QUIZ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
What are the three main types of tea? What country drinks the most tea? The finest tea comes from low or high elevations What color flowers do tea plants have; white, yellow or pink? The worlds most expensive black tea comes from where; China, India or Japan? What country produces more tea leaves then any other nation? What chemical substance is found in both coffee and tea? Tea bags were invented in which country; China, India, or the USA? Emperor Shen Nong discovered tea in what year; 2737BC or 2031BC?
QUIZ Answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
What are the three main types of tea? (Black, Green, and Oolong) What country drinks the most tea? (England) The finest tea comes from low or high elevations? (High) What color flowers do tea plants have; white, yellow or pink? (White) The worlds most expensive black tea comes from where; China, India or Japan? (India) What country produces more tea leaves then any other nation? (China) What chemical substance is found in both coffee and tea? (Caffeine) Tea bags were invented in which country; China, India, or the USA? (USA) Emperor Nong discovered tea in what year; 2737BC or 2031BC? (2737BC)
References •
http://www.webmd.com/food-recipes/features/health-benefits-of-green-tea?page=3
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http://www.homedit.com/meitan-tea-museum-in-china/
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http://www.best-of-istanbul.com/turkish-tea.html
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/8059929.stm
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http://kblog.lunchboxbunch.com/2006/02/super-foods-index.htmll
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http://www.deeshaindiatea.com/tea-processing.html
Glossary • Substance: It is something that is a liquid • Monument: A monument is a building that is usually very famous. • Chemical: A chemical is ingredient to do with experiments. • Savories: sweets • Scones: It is a type of pastry.