What's inside Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey?
By: Lauren Lai and Andrew Arballo
March 19, 2013
West Career and Technical Academy, August 2010
Beverages
What does one look for in a beverage? Possibly the taste? Maybe it relies on the nutrition facts? Perhaps, even the ingredients? Well, let's take an inside look on one of America's most popular growing beverage -- Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey. This iced tea combined with a few ingredients forms a delicious flavor that is relaxing and starts the day. A good beverage not only tastes great, but also has benefits. Natural ingredients are a main items used in this product. They aid in their own ways, adding theit own little bit to the mixture of this delightful drink.
What does one look for in a beverage? Possibly the taste? Maybe it relies on the nutrition facts? Perhaps, even the ingredients? Well, let's take an inside look on one of America's most popular growing beverage -- Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey. This iced tea combined with a few ingredients forms a delicious flavor that is relaxing and starts the day. A good beverage not only tastes great, but also has benefits. Natural ingredients are a main items used in this product. They aid in their own ways, adding theit own little bit to the mixture of this delightful drink.
Ingredients
Premium brewed green tea using filtered water, High fructose corn syrup (Glucose-Fructose syrup), Honey, Citric acid, Natural flavors, Ginseng extract, and Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) are combined to form this is perfectly sweet but not too sweet, refreshing taste.
Premium brewed green tea using filtered water
Chemical Formula: Catechin - C15H14O6, Theanine - C7H14N2O3, Caffeine - C8H10N4O2
Green tea is an extremely complex composition all on its own; containing over 200 bioactive compounds. The most important green tea ingredients are catechins, theanine and caffeine. As a sub-classification of flavonoids, catechins are powerful antioxidants to which scientists attribute most of green tea's health benefits. Catechins are also found in many fruits (such as blueberries) and vegetables (such as broccoli); in addition, their consumption appears to promote good health. Theanine is an amino acid found only in tea, giving it the flavor. Theanine stimulates alpha brain waves, calms the body, and promotes relaxed awareness. Caffeine on the other hand, is a plant alkaloid found in coffee, tea and cocoa. There are other alkaloids known as methylxanthines (e.g. caffeine), theobromine and theophylline. Caffeine acts as natural pesticide by protecting plants against certain insects that feeding on them. Unlike the bitter taste of catechins and caffeine, theanine tastes sweet and fresh. It is the interplay between catechins, theanine and caffeine that makes green tea such a fascinating beverage. This is also one of the core ingredients within Arizona green tea.
Green tea is an extremely complex composition all on its own; containing over 200 bioactive compounds. The most important green tea ingredients are catechins, theanine and caffeine. As a sub-classification of flavonoids, catechins are powerful antioxidants to which scientists attribute most of green tea's health benefits. Catechins are also found in many fruits (such as blueberries) and vegetables (such as broccoli); in addition, their consumption appears to promote good health. Theanine is an amino acid found only in tea, giving it the flavor. Theanine stimulates alpha brain waves, calms the body, and promotes relaxed awareness. Caffeine on the other hand, is a plant alkaloid found in coffee, tea and cocoa. There are other alkaloids known as methylxanthines (e.g. caffeine), theobromine and theophylline. Caffeine acts as natural pesticide by protecting plants against certain insects that feeding on them. Unlike the bitter taste of catechins and caffeine, theanine tastes sweet and fresh. It is the interplay between catechins, theanine and caffeine that makes green tea such a fascinating beverage. This is also one of the core ingredients within Arizona green tea.
High fructose corn syrup (Glucose-Fructose syrup)
Chemical Formula: C6H12O6
High fructose corn syrup is almost identical to table sugar. It is virtually composed of the same amounts of the simple sugars—glucose and fructose. Glucose serves as the building blocks for carbohydrates and fructose is commonly found in fruits and honey. They both have the same chemical formula due to the fact that they are isomers, meaning they have the same formula but different structures. They're made from corn, a natural grain product, and is a natural sweetener. High fructose corn syrup contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients or color additives. High fructose corn syrup has just about the same levels of fructose to create a similar composition to sugar. Ironically, it does not have high levels of fructose. It has either 42% or 55% fructose, which is comparable to sugar with 50% fructose. It also meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for use of the term “natural.” It has no scientifically proven fact of any negativity upon health as much as sugar does. Sugar is an important part of Arizona green tea as it provides a more appetizing flavor.
High fructose corn syrup is almost identical to table sugar. It is virtually composed of the same amounts of the simple sugars—glucose and fructose. Glucose serves as the building blocks for carbohydrates and fructose is commonly found in fruits and honey. They both have the same chemical formula due to the fact that they are isomers, meaning they have the same formula but different structures. They're made from corn, a natural grain product, and is a natural sweetener. High fructose corn syrup contains no artificial or synthetic ingredients or color additives. High fructose corn syrup has just about the same levels of fructose to create a similar composition to sugar. Ironically, it does not have high levels of fructose. It has either 42% or 55% fructose, which is comparable to sugar with 50% fructose. It also meets the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s requirements for use of the term “natural.” It has no scientifically proven fact of any negativity upon health as much as sugar does. Sugar is an important part of Arizona green tea as it provides a more appetizing flavor.
Honey
Chemical Formula: Fructose/Glucose - C6H12O6, Water - H2O, Maltose - C12H22O11, Sucrose - C12H22O11
Honey is typically made from fructose and glucose, but it also includes water, maltose, sucrose, and other vitamins and minerals. About 82% of honey is full of carbohydrates. Honey also contains enzymes that trigger conversions between all the sugars and starches. The main group of the antioxidants in honey is the flavonoids. Like in the green tea, the flavonoid is the antioxidants where the most health benefits come from in that certain product. Maltose, malt sugar ,is the least common disaccharide in nature. It is present in germinating grain, in a small proportion in corn syrup, and forms on the partial hydrolysis of starch. Malting is a process of bringing grain to the point of its highest possible starch content by allowing it to begin to sprout roots and take the first step to becoming a photosynthesizing plant. It is also a reducing sugar. occurs naturally in every fruit and vegetable. It is the major product of photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform the sun's energy into food. The greatest quantities of sugar occurs in sugar cane and sugar beets.
Honey is typically made from fructose and glucose, but it also includes water, maltose, sucrose, and other vitamins and minerals. About 82% of honey is full of carbohydrates. Honey also contains enzymes that trigger conversions between all the sugars and starches. The main group of the antioxidants in honey is the flavonoids. Like in the green tea, the flavonoid is the antioxidants where the most health benefits come from in that certain product. Maltose, malt sugar ,is the least common disaccharide in nature. It is present in germinating grain, in a small proportion in corn syrup, and forms on the partial hydrolysis of starch. Malting is a process of bringing grain to the point of its highest possible starch content by allowing it to begin to sprout roots and take the first step to becoming a photosynthesizing plant. It is also a reducing sugar. occurs naturally in every fruit and vegetable. It is the major product of photosynthesis, the process by which plants transform the sun's energy into food. The greatest quantities of sugar occurs in sugar cane and sugar beets.
Citric acid
Chemical Formula: C6H8O7
Citric acid is used in a variety of many different products. Found in many items ranging from soaps and shampoos to laundry detergents, citric acid is most commonly found in citric fruits, shown in the picture to the right, but it can also be added to foods and drinks, like Arizona green tea, to give it a slightly sour, or acidic, taste. Added in Arizona green tea, citric acid adds the great tasting flavor that people all around the world love!
Citric acid is used in a variety of many different products. Found in many items ranging from soaps and shampoos to laundry detergents, citric acid is most commonly found in citric fruits, shown in the picture to the right, but it can also be added to foods and drinks, like Arizona green tea, to give it a slightly sour, or acidic, taste. Added in Arizona green tea, citric acid adds the great tasting flavor that people all around the world love!
Ginseng extract
Chemical Formula: C42H66O17
A common ingredient in energy drinks, ginseng teas, and diet drinks. ginseng extract can also be found in chewing gum, candy, and even deodorant. The ginseng extract gives the green tea a taste that people love and come back to. Along with adding a nice taste, ginseng can also add an addictive feel to the product. Don't get too worried though! Ginseng is healthy and the only side effects to it can be easily compared to the side effects of coffee so it is all good!
A common ingredient in energy drinks, ginseng teas, and diet drinks. ginseng extract can also be found in chewing gum, candy, and even deodorant. The ginseng extract gives the green tea a taste that people love and come back to. Along with adding a nice taste, ginseng can also add an addictive feel to the product. Don't get too worried though! Ginseng is healthy and the only side effects to it can be easily compared to the side effects of coffee so it is all good!
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Chemical Formula: C6H8O6
Previously used to treat pirates ailed by scurvy ascorbic acid (or more commonly known as Vitamin C) is found in citric fruits and is recommended by many doctors to prevent illnesses, treat depression, help with Alzheimer's, and a variety of other uses! Famously known to be found in oranges, ascorbic acid isn't harmful at all and can be very healthy as said by scientists. Since Arizona uses a variety of natural flavors, ascorbic acid can be found in its midst!
Previously used to treat pirates ailed by scurvy ascorbic acid (or more commonly known as Vitamin C) is found in citric fruits and is recommended by many doctors to prevent illnesses, treat depression, help with Alzheimer's, and a variety of other uses! Famously known to be found in oranges, ascorbic acid isn't harmful at all and can be very healthy as said by scientists. Since Arizona uses a variety of natural flavors, ascorbic acid can be found in its midst!
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APA: Lai, L., & Arballo, A. (2013, March 19). What's inside Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey?. Arizona Green Tea -
With Ginseng and Honey. Retrieved from: http://arizona-green-tea.weebly.com/
MLA: Lai, Lauren, and Andrew Arballo. "What's inside Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey?." Arizona Green Tea - With
Ginseng and Honey. Weebly.com, 19 Mar. 2013. Web. http://arizona-green-tea.weebly.com.
APA: Lai, L., & Arballo, A. (2013, March 19). What's inside Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey?. Arizona Green Tea -
With Ginseng and Honey. Retrieved from: http://arizona-green-tea.weebly.com/
MLA: Lai, Lauren, and Andrew Arballo. "What's inside Arizona Green Tea with Ginseng and Honey?." Arizona Green Tea - With
Ginseng and Honey. Weebly.com, 19 Mar. 2013. Web. http://arizona-green-tea.weebly.com.