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Bagged vs. Loose Tea. Based on “Yingtao’s New Friend”. Purpose. Do loose tea and bagged taste the same?. Materials. 2 microwavable bowls (large) 12 tea bags 2 cups sugar Spoons to stir Paper cups for sampling Stir sticks Scissors. Hypothesis.
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Bagged vs. Loose Tea Based on “Yingtao’s New Friend”
Purpose Do loose tea and bagged taste the same?
Materials • 2 microwavable bowls (large) • 12 tea bags • 2 cups sugar • Spoons to stir • Paper cups for sampling • Stir sticks • Scissors
Hypothesis • Form your hypothesis. What do you think? Will the brewed teas taste the same or will there be a difference? • If you think there will be difference, predict the difference and explain why you think it will occur.
Procedure • Fill one bowl with water and six tea bags. • Cook in microwave, on high, for at least four minutes. • Remove and add sugar. Stir. • Allow to set for approx. 10 minutes, for additional brewing. • Stir again and pour samples.
Procedure (cont.) • Fill other bowl with water. • Carefully cut 6 tea bags and empty loose tea into the bowl of water, then stir. • Cook on high for approx. 4 minutes. • Remove, add sugar, and stir. • Allow to set for 10 minutes for additional brewing. • Stir, pour, and sample.
Procedure (cont.) • Compare the tastes of both tea samples. • Decide what, if anything, is different between the two samples. • After drawing conclusions, evaluate your hypothesis.
Evaluate • Was your hypothesis correct? • If not, why?