Alugbati (Basella Rubra) Organic Tea
Alugbati (Basella rubra) Organic Tea
A Science Investigatory Project
Submitted as an Entry to
The Local Science Fair
LPNHS
Proponent:
Anica Shane V. Cabrera
III-RGL
Submitted to:
Mr. Michael M. Safred
Research Adviser
August 8, 2011
i
Abstract
Since tea act as newly craze across the world this generation it is a worldly desire to have a cup of it. The main conflict with this study is that teas are said to contain fluoride and caffeine which will contribute to our body negatively. This thing brought the researcher to the study. One good thing is that Alugbati leaves don’t even contain fluoride and caffeine. This ideology satisfies the researcher to use this thing as a fine source of tea.
Alugbati leaves that show no signs of were collected and dried naturally for an hour. After removing the unnecessary materials such as dust, the leaves were lain out on a clean sheet and processed after an hour. The leaves were roasted in a pan over a low fire to reduce its moisture and to sanitize it. This process also enhances the taste of the tea.
However, the outcome shows a potential to get on the level of conventional teas. The researcher concludes that alugbati can be a fine source of tea that will positively contribute to man’s health. Further studies are required to bring progression to the product.
ii Acknowledgement
This dissertation would not have been possible without the guidance and the assistance of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study.
First and foremost, my utmost gratitude to my Parents Mr. Emmanuel D. Cabrera and Chelo V. Cabrera whose sincerity and encouragement I will never forget and also for the financial support to finish this research studies.
Mr. Michael M. Safred,the Research II
A Science Investigatory Project
Submitted as an Entry to
The Local Science Fair
LPNHS
Proponent:
Anica Shane V. Cabrera
III-RGL
Submitted to:
Mr. Michael M. Safred
Research Adviser
August 8, 2011
i
Abstract
Since tea act as newly craze across the world this generation it is a worldly desire to have a cup of it. The main conflict with this study is that teas are said to contain fluoride and caffeine which will contribute to our body negatively. This thing brought the researcher to the study. One good thing is that Alugbati leaves don’t even contain fluoride and caffeine. This ideology satisfies the researcher to use this thing as a fine source of tea.
Alugbati leaves that show no signs of were collected and dried naturally for an hour. After removing the unnecessary materials such as dust, the leaves were lain out on a clean sheet and processed after an hour. The leaves were roasted in a pan over a low fire to reduce its moisture and to sanitize it. This process also enhances the taste of the tea.
However, the outcome shows a potential to get on the level of conventional teas. The researcher concludes that alugbati can be a fine source of tea that will positively contribute to man’s health. Further studies are required to bring progression to the product.
ii Acknowledgement
This dissertation would not have been possible without the guidance and the assistance of several individuals who in one way or another contributed and extended their valuable assistance in the preparation and completion of this study.
First and foremost, my utmost gratitude to my Parents Mr. Emmanuel D. Cabrera and Chelo V. Cabrera whose sincerity and encouragement I will never forget and also for the financial support to finish this research studies.
Mr. Michael M. Safred,the Research II