Tis’ Tea Season Katie Mattis November 2014 Katie Mattis 2014 Lesson Plan.

Katie Mattis 2014 Lesson Plan

Tis’ Tea Season

Katie Mattis November 2014


Prevalence 160 million US citizens drink tea, that’s

about half of the population Tea and tea lattes are on Starbucks best

sellers list Supermarkets average making $2.25

billion dollars in retail on tea


Objectives Students will be able to name three

different types of tea and at least one health benefit, after the presentation.

Students will know what characteristics to consider when assessing the pharmaceutical properties of different herbal teas, after the presentation.


Background Info


White Tea

Facts Brew: 185°F 2-4minutes Minimally processed High antioxidants Low caffeine Most expensive


Black Tea

Facts Brew: Boiling water 3-5 minutes Most popular tea in US Longest oxidation period Heart health benefits


Green Tea

Facts Brew: 185°F 2-4minutes Only slightly more processing than white

tea Sometimes found in a fine milled Matcha

form Same heart health benefits as black tea Dental health benefits


Herbal Teas Not actually tea!


Herbal Teas


Considerations Some teas have a pharmaceutical effect, is there a

possibility of DNI? Chamomile: anticoagulants St. John’s Wort: hypertension medication and serotonin

reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) Gingko: aspirin, anticoagulants, and seizure medications Ginseng: diabetes mellitus management Ginger: anticoagulants Saw Palmetto: oral contraceptives Valarian root, melatonin: SSRIs, antivans

Also must check ingredients for herbs that may have unwanted side effects Senna: laxative effect Chicory root: GI complications Parsley: diuretic effect


Considerations


Considerations What your client is putting in their

tea?


Quick Quiz Which tea is processed the least and

contains the most antioxidants? A. Green

B. Black

C. White

Which herbal tea is proposed to have liver health benefits? A. Peppermint

B. Dandelion

C. Fennel


Quick Quiz Which herbal tea is known to effect blood

sugar levels and can effect diabetes management? A. Ginseng

B. Ginger

C. Chamomile

Which two teas are known to have heart healthy benefits? A. Green and Peppermint

B. White and Black

C. Green and Black


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Tis’ Tea Season Katie Mattis November 2014 Katie Mattis 2014 Lesson Plan.

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