2009Journal articleFree to read
Natalie Ohanessian
DigitalCommons - CalPoly (California State Polytechnic University)
Problems with Traditional Energy Drink………………………….....…3-7 a.) Added Ingredients………………………………………………………………..………3 b.) Caffeine Levels……………………………………………………………...…………4-5 c.) FDA Regulations……………………………………………………………………....…5 d.) Advertisement of Energy Drinks…………………………………………………..….…6 e.) High Sugar Levels……………………………………………………………………..…7 B. Brief History of Tea…………………....…………………………………......................8 C. Types of Green Tea Used…………………………………………………………...…8-9 a.) Green Power Syner Tea……………………………………………………………….8-9 b.) 50% Caffeine Green Tea…………………………………………………………….…..9 D. Green Tea and its Health Benefits…………………...………………………………9-13 a.) Polyphenols in Green Tea……………………………………….………………….9-10b.) Catechins in Green Tea……………………………………………..……………..…..11 c.) Caffeine in Green Tea………………………………………………………...……11-12 d.) L-Theanine in Green Tea………………………………………..…………………12-13 E. Additional Energy Sources……………………………………………..…………...13-17 a.) Caffeine in General……………………………………………..……………….....13-14 b.) Matcha Green Tea As an Added Energy Source…………………………………..14-16 c.) Ginseng as an Added Energy Source……………………………………………...16-17 F. Natural Sweeteners Being Utilized………………………………………………..…18-19 a.) Honey……………………………………………………………………………..……18 b.) Agave Nectar………………………………………………...…………………….…..19 G. Pure Juices being Utilized…………………………………………...………………20-22 A. Pomegranate Juice…………………………………………………………………...20-21 a.) Recent Trends……………………………………………………………………….….20 b.) Anticancer Effects……………………………………………………………………...21 B. Blueberry Juice………………………………………………………………………….22 a.) Antioxidant Levels……………………………………………………………………..22 b.) Cellular Protection……………………………………………………………………..22 III.Methods and Materials (including Sensory)………………………..……….….......23-28 IV.Results…………………………………………………………………………...….29-30 V.…
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Taste, aroma, color and how people perceive matcha.
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Matcha is a main subject here (named in the keywords).
Natalie Ohanessian. (2009). Developing a Green Tea Based Natural Energy Drink. DigitalCommons - CalPoly (California State Polytechnic University).
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