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MIGUEL CALHAU 9ºB

2.  Tea is a Drink which is prepared by an infusion
of leaves, flowers, roots of tea or Camellia
sinensis.
WHAT IS TEA?

3.  The infusion is prepared with hot water;
 Each variety acquires a taste defined according
to the processing used;
 You can include oxidation, fermentation and
contact with other herbs, spices and fruits.
WHAT IS TEA?

4. The word "tea" is also
popularly used to refer to
any infusion of fruits,
leaves, roots or herbs,
such as chamomile or
lemon balm, not even
containing tea leaves.
WHAT IS TEA?

5. CULTIVATION
In Europe it is grown in the Azores, where
about 40 tons are produced annually.

6. TEA IN PORTUGAL
Portugal had pioneered the introduction of tea in
Europe:
1. In its consumption;
2. In its cultivation (1750).

7. TEA IN PORTUGAL
In 1750 were produced on the island of São
Miguel, in areas of micro-climate, as Porto Formoso
and Chapels, 10 kg of black tea and 8 kg of green
tea.

8. TEA IN PORTUGAL
Only a century later, with the arrival of
skilled labor, its production became regular,
through its industrialization.

9. TEA IN PORTUGAL
Currently the tea produced in the
Azores, under the brands Gorreana and
Porto Formoso, is considered an
organic tea.
 Being a current idea in the markets,
it is something that is practiced in the
Azores for hundreds of years.

10. TYPES OF TEA IN AZORES

11. TEA IN PORTUGAL
The processing of tea, from the care of
the bushes to harvest, has been the same
for 250 years.
 This tea has virtually its entire
production split between the Azores, the
island community in the diaspora and the
UK.

12. Originating in China, tea was
introduced to Europe by the
Portuguese in the sixteenth
century.
THE HISTORY OF TEA

13.  One of the most typically
British habits, the "tea party“,
was introduced at the English
court by Catarina de Bragança,
Portuguese princess, daughter
of D. John IV, when she married
Charles III of England.
THE HISTORY OF TEA

14. Catarina de Bragança had one of
the most exotic and lavish dowry
of History:
 500,000 pounds of gold;
 Free trade of England with the
Portuguese possessions (Asia,
Africa and America);
 A box of tea.
THE HISTORY OF TEA

15. THE HISTORY OF TEA
 The dowry of D. Catherine was crucial to the
future of the English empire.
 The tea would forever change the lives of English
people, becoming an integral element of their
personality and habits.

16. THE HISTORY OF TEA
 The ritual of “Tea Party" is associated with the
traditional scones and marmalade. The latter was
also introduced by D. Catarina of Bragança in the
UK.

17.  Tea is traditionally used in its countries of
origin as a beneficial health drink.
All types of tea have virtually the same
substances, but in very different concentrations
due to preparation processes.
INFLUENCES ON HEALTH

18.  Recently, scientists have dedicated
themselves to studying the effects of tea on
body as well as to better understand the
substances that promote these effects.
INFLUENCES ON HEALTH

19. INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
It should be noted that excessive consumption, or
consumption of tea poorly maintained or poorly
prepared, also has negative effects on health.

20. INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
The tea has in its composition:
 Fluoride (cause osteoporosis, arthritis and are
carcinogenic);
 Caffeine (causing insomnia);
 Exalatos (cause kidney problems).

21. INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
 But generally it can be said that the tea is
particularly beneficial, because all these substances
have beneficial effects if ingested in small amounts.

22. INFLUENCES ON HEALTH
The leaves of Camellia sinensis are rich in
flavonoids, a type of polyphenol potent
antioxidants.

23. PREPARATION
The best way to prepare tea is:
 Place the leaves in a teapot;
 Boiling water is added and the
infusion should be maintained
for 30 seconds to 5 minutes;
 Using a strainer separates the
leaves from water;
 It is usual to add sugar or
honey to tea, lemon, milk and
fruit jelly.

24. TYPES OF TEA
Black Tea OOLONG Tea Green Tea

25. White Tea
Herbal tea
Camellia sinensis Tea
TYPES OF TEA

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