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Article: Tea, too: armed with the necessary processing, filling and distribution systems, dairies can make tea an ideal addition to the beverage line-up. (Ingredient Technology).
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- January 1, 2003
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When leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant blew into the pot of water Chinese Emperor Shen-Nung was boiling in 2737 BC, the beverage known today as tea was created. When the emperor drank the mixture, he declared that it gave him vigor of body, contentment of mind and determination of purpose, similar to claims still being made today by loyal tea consumers.
Indeed, through the centuries, many have found that they agreed with the emperor's assessment of tea. In fact tea is second only to water in worldwide consumption. It is consumed in a variety of forms: Hot, iced, spiced and flavored, as well as with or without sugar, honey, milk, cream or lemon. In the ...