The Secret Life of Tea
Code: LH41301
Dates: May 2, 2024
Meets: 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Sessions: 1
Location: Creutzburg Center 200
Course Fee: $39.00
There are still openings remaining at this time.
Join the author of Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea, to take a dive into the rich molecular mashup that is in a cup of tea. What is caffeine doing in tea leaves? Are there more antioxidants in black tea than in green tea? What chemical compounds make tea calming? And what about adding salt to your tea? We will explore how understanding the chemistry of tea can help you brew the best cup.
Michelle Francl
PhD, Frank B Mallory Professor of Chemistry, Bryn Mawr College; Adjunct Scholar, Vatican Observatory; author of Steeped: The Chemistry of Tea.N/A
