Tea
E770687
Tea is a widely consumed beverage made by steeping processed leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant in hot water, known for its variety of flavors, caffeine content, and cultural significance worldwide.
Observed surface forms (1)
| Surface form | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| English afternoon tea | 1 |
Statements (88)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Beverage
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Hot drink ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Afternoon tea
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Tea ceremony ⓘ Tea gardens ⓘ Tea houses ⓘ |
| canBeFlavoredWith |
Fruit flavors
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Herbs ⓘ Honey ⓘ Lemon ⓘ Milk ⓘ Spices ⓘ Sugar ⓘ |
| consumedIn |
China
NERFINISHED
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India NERFINISHED ⓘ Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ Morocco NERFINISHED ⓘ Pakistan NERFINISHED ⓘ Russia NERFINISHED ⓘ Sri Lanka NERFINISHED ⓘ Turkey NERFINISHED ⓘ United Kingdom NERFINISHED ⓘ United States NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| containsCompound |
Catechins
NERFINISHED
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Fluoride ⓘ Tannins ⓘ Theanine NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| cultivatedIn |
Argentina
NERFINISHED
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China NERFINISHED ⓘ India NERFINISHED ⓘ Indonesia NERFINISHED ⓘ Japan NERFINISHED ⓘ Kenya NERFINISHED ⓘ Sri Lanka NERFINISHED ⓘ Taiwan NERFINISHED ⓘ Turkey NERFINISHED ⓘ Vietnam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasCaffeineLevel |
High in black tea
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Lower in green tea ⓘ Moderate in oolong tea ⓘ Typically caffeine-free in herbal teas ⓘ Very low in most white teas ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificanceIn |
British culture
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Chinese culture ⓘ Indian culture ⓘ Japanese culture ⓘ Middle Eastern cultures ⓘ |
| hasForm |
Compressed tea cakes
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Instant tea powder ⓘ Loose leaf tea ⓘ Tea bags ⓘ |
| hasHealthAssociation |
May have anti-inflammatory effects
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May improve alertness ⓘ May support cardiovascular health ⓘ |
| hasIngredient | Water ⓘ |
| hasOrigin | China NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPreparationMethod |
Cold brewing in water
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Steeping tea bags in hot water ⓘ Steeping tea leaves in hot water ⓘ |
| hasProperty |
Aromatic
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Contains antioxidants ⓘ Contains caffeine ⓘ Contains polyphenols ⓘ Infused beverage ⓘ |
| hasType |
Black tea
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Green tea ⓘ Herbal tea (tisanes) ⓘ Oolong tea ⓘ Pu-erh tea ⓘ White tea ⓘ Yellow tea ⓘ |
| madeFrom | Camellia sinensis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| processedBy |
Drying
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Fermentation (for some teas) ⓘ Oxidation ⓘ Roasting (for some teas) ⓘ Rolling ⓘ Withering ⓘ |
| servedAs |
Hot beverage
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Iced beverage ⓘ |
| soldAs |
Instant tea mix
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Packaged loose leaf ⓘ Packaged tea bags ⓘ Ready-to-drink bottled tea ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Daily consumption
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Religious or spiritual rituals ⓘ Social gatherings ⓘ Traditional medicine ⓘ |
Referenced by (4)
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this entity surface form:
English afternoon tea