Compare And Contrast Coffee And Tea

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Coffee versus Tea Coffee and tea are the two most common beverages in the world. Tea was discovered by Shen Nong, an ancient Chinese ruler. Coffee was first made in about 674 A.D. near the Red Sea (diffen.com). Coffee and tea were so sought after that some wars have been fought just to have access to them. These two drinks mean different things to different people. It can mean the morning tradition of a cup of coffee with the girls at the local café. A warm cup of tea can mean the beginning to a relaxing evening. Because of the popularity of these drinks it is important to acknowledge the similarities and differences they have. Coffee and tea are similar in a few ways: a majority of people enjoy drinking them, they have health benefits, and they are made from parts of trees. There are a few different types of coffee and tea. The main types of coffee are single-estate, single-origin, and blends. Single-estate is when the coffee comes from one growing estate and is able to boast of consistent standards and flavor. Single-origin is when the bean of beans is from…show more content…
A majority of people do not know that they are both made from trees that come from the evergreen family. They also might not know about where they are grown and how they are made. Coffee is a strong caffeinated drink that can be hot or cold. Tea is full of flavor. Coffee can help asthma and heart attacks. Tea helps with cancers, strokes, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease and can generally just make you feel better when you feel sick. Many doctors think tea is much better for you. People like coffee and tea so much that they have made coffee shops and drive thru windows just to be able to drink them. Coffees are grown in warm, tropical climates. Tea is grown in cooler areas. Tea is a very common drink in the British house while Americans prefer to drink coffee. For the differences coffee and tea have, they are still very

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