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=History of Tea= There has been many myths about tea beverage that no exact origin has been recorded. One can assume that it originated back to Chinese cultures and dynasties. Tea became so popular that it started to become an import to several countries like Europe, Japan, and to other locations around the world.

Tea
Tea is among the world's oldest beverage that was first discovered in the Chinese culture. Today, tea is the most popular beverage consumption next to water. It is known to be a hot, aromatic beverage created through herbal teas and mixed with hot water. It is socially used to relieve or calm the sick or stressed and can also create alertness due to its bound of caffeine (there are also decaffeinated tea). In many cultures, especially in the middle east, tea is highly used in high class social gatherings and events. Tea consumption has widely expanded to many different cultures that it has earned to be the first thing offered to a household guest or at local restaurants where it is served like water.

The many variations in tea have to do with the techniques used in production and processing.


 * [| White Tea]: Wilted and unoxidized
 * [| Yellow Tea]: Unwilted and unoxidized, but allowed to yellow
 * [| Green Tea]: Unwilted and unoxidized
 * [| Oolong Tea]: Wilted, bruised, and partially oxidized
 * [| Black Tea]: Wilted, sometimes crushed, and fully oxidized
 * [| Post-Fermented Tea]: Green tea that has been allowed to ferment/compost

[| Processing and Classification].

Health Effects
The issue with the health effects come from the issue of whether or not the benefits are legitimate. Some studies have been conducted to prove that tea leads to the prevention of cancer and cardiovascular diseases. However, these studies were conducted on animals which means that they are not directly correlated to the human body.

Some tea has been prescribed to be dietary supplements such as [| Hydroxycut]. However, due to the consumption of Hydroxycut, over nine million bottles have been sold in the U.S resulting in severe cases such as liver failure.

Alongside tea being a form of a dietary supplement and the side effects it contain, tea consumption can also resort to a number of negative effects which may include:
 * 1) Prevention of zinc, calcium, iron and protein absorption (otherwise known as tannin)
 * 2) Excessive fluoride (browning of the teeth)
 * 3) Drowsiness

On the other hand, it is highly suggested that a normal tea consumer should not stop drinking tea due to the side effects shown above because tea intake is of utmost importance to one's body. It just boils down to how an individual consumes his/her tea. A "safer" route would be to drink green or decaffeinated tea.

Chai Tea
Chai tea originated from the Indian subcontinent usually brewed with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. It is typically found in a powder or liquid extract to be mixed with water or milk. Chai tea can be consumed cold or hot or even a blend of what we call frappacino-- served amongst many major coffee companies.

The Oregon Chai recipe was developed through a perfect blend of vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and honey. The taste originated in India, however, the appeal for the American market was largely desired along with the large expansion of coffee shops.

Some common Chai Tea companies are the [| Oregon Chai Tea Company]. The Oregon Chai Tea Company produces single packets of powder, or larger concentrate blends.

=Chai-T Pimparkar=

Personal History
[| Chaitrali Pimparkar] also know as "Chai-T", is from [| Sydney, Australia] who was born on October 10, 1990 making her 21 years old. Her residency is in one of the best all around places, Seattle, Washington. Being smart as she is, Ms. Pimparkar graduated from Eastlake High and is currently enrolled at the University of Washington as a junior. When Ms. Pimparker first introduced herself at a group of students in her AC section class, they were discombobulated of how to pronounce her name so she inherited the name "Chai-T".

Basic Info
Chai-T is a well educated female who is very ambitious keeping things prioritized in order to succeed in life. As mentioned, Chai-T is 21 years old but when you see this beautiful young woman she only looks 20 years old. Ms. Pimparkar is currently single right now and is interested in men. She has been longing for that "one" to come her way and finally seek to settle as she winds up her college educational career. Chai-T is very intelligent in knowing four different languages: English, Marathi, French, and Hindi. Whoever that man may be, he is a very lucky one to have Ms. Pimparkar as a blessing.

Educational Career
As a college student, Chai-T has gone above and beyond at the University of Washington making it on the Deans List. She has made it in the [| iSchool] program declaring a major in Informatics. From Eastlake High to the University of Washington, Chai-T has stayed very committed in her education by being very involved in many extracurricular activities at the university. She is currently a Teaching Assistant for one of the best Professors ever existed in the University of Washington, [| Bob Boiko] under the University of Washington Information School. Ms. Pimparkar is also a Technology Assistant for [| Michael G. Foster School of Business, University of Washington]. Finally, she is the president and host for UW's famous all around club, [| Human vs. Zombie Tag].

With all these involvements-- Chai-T lives a busy life-- one can imagine Chai-T's resume as a puzzle. There are many pieces to the puzzle that will make one picture and that is Chai-T becoming a six-figure-income earner someday.

Employers
Aside from all of Chai-T's extracurricular activities, she is also employed. From June 2011 to September 2011, she was a Associate Software Development Intern for [| Vertafore, Inc.] They are a company whom helps different insurance businesses overcome technological challenges. Chai-T is currently employed by [| Starbucks] located in Sammamish, Washington as a Barista where she makes all the fraps, blends, chai tea lattes, and stuff. Reading her profile, Ms. Pimparkar lives a very occupied life. Props to her for still having a smile on her face and no gray hair...yet!

Interest
As a girl with much knowledge, Chai-T likes to explore different places in order to learn more not only about herself as a person but how life works with its high technological features. She likes to travel. About eight months ago, sometime about March 2010, Chaitrali and some of her friends took a road trip down to [| Portland, Oregon]. She has made trips to [| Hawai'i], [| India], and [| Victoria, BC].

As a little girl, Chaitrali has gained passion in many forms of dance like Salsa and Jazz. She is currently a part of a dance team called [| Fusion Dance]. If you are one of her friends, Chai-T normally invites you to seek the talent in her by attending one of her dance shows.

She also has a talent in [| Painting]. "It took me years of practice to be where I am at now," says Chai-T in one of her interviews. As you click the link of "Painting", this was one of Chai-T's masterpiece that she worked on for almost half a year. It took a lot of her free time to really put some hard work into this piece. "Someday I will combine my knowledge of technology and paint--possibly even dance-- to form art pieces," says Ms. Chaitrali Pimparkar.