COCOA DRINKS, COFFEE AND TEA

FOOD AND NUTRITION SSS3 SECOND TERM     

WEEK 2

COCOA DRINKS, COFFEE AND TEA

CONTENT

COCOA DRINKS

Cocoa beans are seeds obtained from the cocoa tree.  When ripe the beans are fermented and dried. beans can be used for the production of different beverages.

Preparation of Cocoa drinks.  These are usually prepared by dissolving the desired quantity in a cup.  The

addition of sugar and milk is optional.

TEA

Tea is produced from the leaves of the shrub Tea senensis.

Tea contains

1.       A stimulant

2.       A volatile oil which gives it its flavour.

3.       Tannin

Preparation

All the utensils used must be clean.  Preheat the teapot by pouring boiling water into it for some time and then pouring it out.  Put the tea bag into the hot teapot and pour boiling water over it.  Infuse for about five minutes.  Pour out at once after infusion, the addition of milk and sugar is optional.

EVALUATION

Explain the preparation of Tea.

Sub. Topic: Coffee

Coffee seeds are obtained from mature plants whose seeds known as coffee beans are roasted and milled.

Coffee contains

1.       Stimulant is known as caffeine.

2.       Volatile oil which gives it a particular flavour.

3.       Tannin – This is responsible for the astringent flavour.

Preparation of coffee

Heat the coffee pot with boiling water.  When thoroughly hot, pour out the water and put in the coffee. 

One tablespoon of coffee to each pint of water.  Bring the water to a boil and immediately pour it

over the coffee in the pot and leave it in a warm place for 5 minutes strain before serving.  Coffee can be

served with or without sugar and milk.

EVALUATION

Explain in detail the preparation of coffee.

READING ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC – COCOA, COFFEE AND TEA

REFERENCE BOOK

Foods and Nutrition for SS 1-3 pages 159-160

WEEKEND ASSIGNMENT

1.       ______ are seeds obtained from the Cocoa tree.  (a) Cocoa beans    (b) Cocoa flower   (c) Tea shrub

2.       The dried Cocoa beans can be used for the product of ________ (a) Different beverages   (b) Tea    (c)  Coffee

3.       The volatile oil in tea gives it its __________  (a) Taste      (b) flavour    (c) colour

4.       In the production of coffee the coffee beans are roasted and _________ (a) soaked    (b) milled      (c) Eaten

5.       _______ is prepared through infusion.  (a) Cocoa     (b) Coffee     (c) Tea

THEORY

1.       Explain how you can prepare a cocoa drink for breakfast.

2.       How is tea produced?