collection and presentation of information about tea
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Tea originated from China and Burma (Myanmar) around 22,000 years ago. The trend of drinking tea later entered Europe during the 18th Century and spread over the world through British Colonization.
Tea leaves are grown on highland terraces with temperature below 29 degrees Celsius. Ideal locations for growing tea are mountainous regions.
Advantages of Tea:
(i) Tea has been used as medication in China for several years
(ii) Tea is used for skincare
(iii) Some forms of Tea for example green tea are used for reducing weight.
Disadvantages of Tea:
(i) Excessive of tea may cause arthritis specially in women
(ii) Tea contains caffeine which may effect the nervous system
Answer:
Below a small presentation about the collection of and information about tea is given:
Tea, an aromatic beverage stands second among the list of most consumed beverages in the world. The origin of tea goes back to some 22,000 years ago in the countries China and Burma. It was not before the 18th Century that the trend of drinking tea entered Europe and spread all across the world.
Tea leaves are produced and collected from India, Sri Lanka and Indonesia etc. They are cured to prepare tea. The leaves are grown on highland terraces. The plant requires a cool climate to grow so the temperature needs to be below 29 degrees Celsius. That’s why mountainous regions are best for growing tea.
The advantages of tea are:
• Rich in antioxidants makes tea good for the skin.
• A well-known medication used in China for many years.
• Green tea, a type of tea helps in weight reduction.
The disadvantages of tea are:
• Excessive consumption of tea may cause arthritis especially in women.
• Tea possesses caffeine. Too much of consumption may affect the nervous system.