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Tea
Tea is a drink made from cured leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis. Each type of tea (white, yellow, green, oolong, black and post-fermented) has a distinct method of preparation in order to produce the best flavor.
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Do all British people drink tea?
No - Although the British made tea a very famous and popular drink after they colonised tea growing countries (Like Sri Lanka and India) no tea is grown in England itself.
What type of tea do the Japanese drink?
The Japanese drink almost exclusively green tea, but drink many different types of it.
In Japan tea can be drunk hot or cold, but hot is the most popular way. Hot tea is nearly always drunk plain. Other popular types include barley tea or "mugicha," oolong tea, black tea and mixed black and herb teas. All of these can be bought in vending machines.
There are tons of other types, too, that can be bought dry and are made from different varieties and parts of the tea plant: for example, "gyokuro" is the very top grade of green tea, "kariganecha" is made from the stems instead of the leaves, "hojicha" is roasted, and sometimes brown rice is brewed with tea to make "genmaicha." A basic type of green tea, common in Japan but less common in the West is called "bancha".
Tea originates from China. It was from there, Persian travelers took it with them. They called it Chaí, which is Farsi for "green juice". Arabian merchants too it to the Arabic world, and in the 1500s and 1600s, the Dutch took it with them, calling it "thee'', from which the word "tea" comes.
Why are the colonists so opposed to the new tax on tea?
They did not like to buy tea from one company because it was more expensive England had the cheapest tea that's why they bought the tea from England So that they would have to pay less they would have to pay tax but the total for England was way cheaper that the total of the one company.
Where did tea oringinally come from?
Asia and it is still the primary tea growing area. Only one place in the United States grows tea and it is an island off the coast of South Carolina. The plants were brought there in the 1700's and are still growing. When growing tea the tops of the plant are cut and the rest of the plant is not cut, so the plant keeps growing.
Metal from which some plates cups were made from the colonial times?
Pewter, an alloy of tin and copper.
What was the chief goal of the Tea Act?
The purpose of the tea act was to let the company bypass tea merchants, or stores, and sell directly to colonists, so the colonists wouldn't have to pay the higher price. The main goal was to get colonists to pay tax, without thinking they were.
Heres an ex. If it took Britain $1 to make the tea, and the tea merchants or stores bought it for $4, they would make $3. Then if the tea merchants or stores sold it for $10, they would make $6. Now, if Britain sold directly to the colonists, and sold it to them for $7, then Britain would make more and the colonies would pay less.
Britain------------->Tea shop------------->Colonist
$1 $4 $10
The amount represents how much money they spent to get the tea.
Britain------------->Tea shop------------->Colonist
$1 $7
If they skip the tea merchants, Britain makes more and the colonies pay less. They wanted to get the colonies to pay tax.
What is the value of a hand painted dragon cup and saucer from unoccupied Japan?
Im not sure of the value....however I love dragons, if you are interested in selling the peice, I would be willing to pay 10$ plus shipping for it. The Japanese cups and saucers usually range in price from 3$-15$.
How much did tea cost in 1930?
In terms of British money, a pound of tea cost £ 1 10s. That would be a total of 30 shillings.
How did Chinese benefit from tea?
As tea is made using boiled water they had less exposure to dangerous waterborne bacteria and parasites than Europeans did for thousands of years. Europeans instead drank large amounts of alcoholic beverages to reduce exposure to dangerous waterborne bacteria and parasites, with the result that they were also drunk most of the time (when the Chinese could be clear headed and sober).
Yes, "High Tea" is often capitalized when referring to the specific meal or tradition associated with British afternoon tea, particularly in formal contexts. However, when used in a general sense to describe a meal, it may not require capitalization. It's best to consider the context in which you're using the term.
What is the procedure to extract the caffeine from tea?
The commercial process for removing caffeine from tea is fairly complex, however, according to my Chinese medicine doctor, if you pour boiling water over your tea (leaves or bagged) leave it for 20 - 30 seconds, pour out the "first" steep and re-fill your cup/pot with more boiling water. The resultant tea will be greatly reduced in its caffeine content.
What happen when you stir water and sugar together?
When you stir water and sugar together, the sugar dissolves in the water to create a solution. The stirring action helps break down the sugar crystals, allowing them to mix more easily with the water. This results in a sweetened water mixture where the sugar particles are evenly dispersed throughout the water.
What does acidity of tea leaves mean?
The acidity of tea leaves refers to the pH level of the leaves. This acidity can affect the flavor profile of the brewed tea, with lower pH levels leading to a more brisk and astringent taste, while higher pH levels can create a smoother and more rounded flavor. Different types of tea leaves can have varying levels of acidity.
How do you make tea from a tea plant?
Tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Different types of tea are made from different parts of the tea plant. Most teas (including those graded as orange pekoe) are made from the top two leaves and the leaf bud from the tea plant. Souchongs (such as Lapsang souchong) and Congou teas are made from larger, more mature leaves. "Tippy" teas are made with more leaf buds, such as the top one leaf and a bud, and some teas (like Silver Needle white tea) are made exclusively from buds.
A few teas are made from other parts of the plant. Kukicha is a Japanese green tea made from twigs and stems of the tea plant. Bancha, a Japanese tea, and some Chinese oolongs can also contain some stem even if they consist mostly of leaves. Matcha, a Japanese powdered green tea, is made by grinding up different parts of the tea plant, including leaves and stems.
Is putting sugar into tea a reversible change?
The answer to this question depends on what you are focusing on. While it can be considered a change of physical state, the solid sugar becoming an aqueous solution, it can also be considered a chemical reaction, the sugar linking with the water and tea.
Is dissolving sugar in a cup of tea a mixture?
No it is a solution. A mixture is when you mix to substances together and they don't dissolve.
How can sugar be dissolved in ice tea?
You can use one of two methods:
1: while making the iced tea, if using a hot tea method and then icing it, add the sugar to the hot tea before cooling.
2: Create a simple syrup. Combine two cups of sugar with one cup of water in a nonreactive saucepan. Heat until the sugar is dissolved (but don't let it boil over!). Then let cool gently. The sugar is now in a super-saturated solution adding sweet cool liquid to your iced tea.
