Tea : Chemistry and Pharmacology
Justino, Gonçalo
Tea : Chemistry and Pharmacology - IntechOpen 2020 - 1 electronic resource (142 p.)
Open Access
This book addresses in a succinct way some of the state-of-the-art studies on the chemistry and pharmacology of teas. It starts with some of the reasons why tea is called the elixir of life, and looks at the world consumption of tea and its role in many western and eastern cultures. The book proceeds with a systematic study that establishes the predominant compositions of different types of tea. The effects of tea constituents on health are discussed, and a final chapter discusses some of the potential applications of tea in the food industry.
Creative Commons
English
intechopen.73746 9781838806187 9781838806071 9781838806194
10.5772/intechopen.73746 doi
Complementary medicine
Complementary medicine
Tea : Chemistry and Pharmacology - IntechOpen 2020 - 1 electronic resource (142 p.)
Open Access
This book addresses in a succinct way some of the state-of-the-art studies on the chemistry and pharmacology of teas. It starts with some of the reasons why tea is called the elixir of life, and looks at the world consumption of tea and its role in many western and eastern cultures. The book proceeds with a systematic study that establishes the predominant compositions of different types of tea. The effects of tea constituents on health are discussed, and a final chapter discusses some of the potential applications of tea in the food industry.
Creative Commons
English
intechopen.73746 9781838806187 9781838806071 9781838806194
10.5772/intechopen.73746 doi
Complementary medicine
Complementary medicine