wrt Q& A Mr G today: Q1 China is the biggest tea producer in the world. It is believed that it was China that introduced the world to tea. KR · Tea is one of the oldest beverages in the world, discovered around *2700BC*.
FAO.org <http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4480e.pdf> · There are over *1000 varieties* of tea, most commonly classified as white, green, oolong, and black. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/264188/production-of-tea-by-main-producing-countries-since-2006/> · In the US, ready-to-drink tea accounted for *76.2% of total revenue share*, with the remainder attributed to RTD coffee. Grand View Research <https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ready-to-drink-tea-and-ready-to-drink-coffee-market> · Asia Pacific is the dominant region for ready-to-drink tea and coffee in 2016, with *41% revenue share*, being driven mainly by Japan and China. Grand View Research <https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/ready-to-drink-tea-and-ready-to-drink-coffee-market> · In the UK in 2017, *68% of people drink tea per day*, with 37% drinking two to three cups, and 21% drinking between four to five cups. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/681635/tea-consumption-daily-amount-united-kingdom-uk/> · China accounts for an impressive *40% of global tea revenue* in 2019, totaling US$86,377m. Statista <https://www.statista.com/outlook/30020000/100/tea/worldwide> · Each day, over *159 million Americans* drink tea. Tea USA <http://www.teausa.com/14655/tea-fact-sheet> · The US consumed over *3.8 billion gallons* of tea in 2018. Tea USA <http://www.teausa.com/14655/tea-fact-sheet> · Tea consumption per capita in the UK is *1.3 kg* for 2019. Statista <https://www.statista.com/outlook/30020000/156/tea/united-kingdom> · In 2019, tea revenue globally is about *US$214,761m* and is expected to grow each year by 6.9% until 2023. Statista <https://www.statista.com/outlook/30020000/100/tea/worldwide> · Tea is the *second most popular* drink in the world, with water at first place. - In the US, Lipton Pure Leaf was the top selling ready-to-drink tea in 2019 with 718 million dollars in revenue. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/237821/leading-20-rtd-tea-brands-in-the-us/> - Tieguanyin, an oolong tea variety grown in Fujian Province, China, rings in around 180,000 RMB for 500 grams, approximately $51 USD per gram. People's Daily Online <http://en.people.cn/n3/2019/0612/c90000-9587226.html> - Britain has tried to cultivate China’s prized Da Hong Pao tea on its own land but it just doesn’t come out right. BBC <http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160425-the-pot-of-tea-that-costs-10000> - Monkey Chief Tea, grown in Huangshan City in China earned the title of “King of Green Tea” at the International Tea Expo in 2004. In 2009 its price reached about $284 USD per gram. Travel China Guide <https://www.travelchinaguide.com/most-expensive-chinese-tea.htm> - One of the most expensive teas rings in at $200 per cup, which comes from Ya’An in Sichuan, China and is fertilized with panda manure. TeaBloom <https://teabloom.com/blog/unknown-facts-about-tea/> - A tea made of Sri Lankan tea tips, called Golden Tips rings in at $200 per gram, approximately 4x the cost of gold. InsideEdition <https://www.insideedition.com/this-200-cup-of-tea-is-englands-most-expensive-brew-55699> - A British person consumes on average 265 liters of tea per year, spending approximately £12,500, or US$16,500 in their lifetime. Irish Post <https://www.irishpost.com/news/brew-fans-spend-12500-on-tea-in-their-lifetime-56656> - In 2002, a buyer paid $28k for 20g of Chinese Da Hong Pao tea, which comes to $1400 per gram. BBC <http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20160425-the-pot-of-tea-that-costs-10000> - Ready-to-drink teas generated more than $1.36 billion in the US during the 52 weeks leading up to May 20th 2018. Bev Industry <https://www.bevindustry.com/articles/91280-2018-state-of-the-beverage-industry-ready-to-drink-rtd-tea-drives-demand-in-market> - The top three selling ready-to-drink tea brands in the United States for 2019: - Top selling loose-leaf and bagged teas: Tea production statistics - In 2015, about 5.2 million metric tons of tea was produced globally. Statista <https://www.statista.com/topics/1513/tea-market/> - US ready to drink tea production hit $6.2bn in 2019. IBISWorld <https://www.ibisworld.com/industry-statistics/market-size/rtd-tea-production-united-states> - South Carolina was the only US state to ever product tea commercially, which arrived in Charleston in the late 1700s. What's Cooking America <https://whatscookingamerica.net/History/IcedTeaHistory.htm> - Pakistan imported the most tea in 2017—$549.62 million USD, with the Russian Federation in 2nd. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/258620/main-import-countries-for-tea-worldwide/> - In 2015, China produced half of the world’s tea supply. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/264188/production-of-tea-by-main-producing-countries-since-2006/> - The highest tea production by country is China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Vietnam. FAO.org <http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4480e.pdf> - World tea exports hit 1.77 million tons in 2013, which is a 5% increase over 2012. FAO.org <http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4480e.pdf> - World black tea production is expected to grow by 2.9% annually to hit 4.17 million tons by 2023. FAO.org <http://www.fao.org/3/a-i4480e.pdf> - World green tea production is expected to grow 8.2% annually to hit 2.97 million tons by 2023. Health benefits of drinking tea - The greatest health benefits are said to come from tea with less oxidation. Statista <https://www.statista.com/statistics/264188/production-of-tea-by-main-producing-countries-since-2006/> - Antioxidants in tea may help protect against a wide variety of cancers. NCBI <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12094635> - Drinking tea is linked with lower risk of Parkinson’s. NCBI <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712848> - To benefit our health from tea, have it without sugar. Sugar likely offsets any potential benefit. Harvard Health Publishing <https://www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/health-benefits-linked-to-drinking-tea> - A study found drinking black tea for 3 months significantly lowers LDL levels in subjects with borderline hypercholesterolemia. NCBI <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19083445> - One study found 12 weeks of drinking black tea reduced triglyceride values by 36% and blood sugar levels by 17%. NCBI <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22198621> - Despite containing caffeine, tea is rehydrating. BBC <http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/5281046.stm> xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxKR IRS 14623 On Tue, 13 Jun 2023 at 07:07, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers < [email protected]> wrote: > *CULTURAL QA 06-2023-13A* > > Q1 What are some mind blowing facts about world? > > A1 Fact sky, Answered by Krishna Kamat,6h > > China is the biggest tea producer in the world. It is believed that it > was China that introduced the world to tea. > > India is the world's largest milk producer, with 22 percent of global > production. > > Brazil is the world's largest coffee producer, supplying around a third > of the world's coffee. > > Russia is the largest diamond producing country in the world. > > In 2023 USA is the largest producer of petroleum followed by Saudi Arabia, > Russia and Canada. > > Japan is the world's most earthquake-prone country. > > There are more than 24 time zones around the world. > > Q2 What would happen if a plane flew too high? > > A2 Vishnu Ravi, Bachelor of Engineering in Aerospace and > Aeronautical Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (IITM) > (Graduated 2015)Jun 7 > > *If a plane flew too high, it can run into all sorts of dangers that > threaten the passengers and the plane itself.* > > High-Flying Hazards: When a big ol' plane climbs to crazy altitudes, the > air starts getting thinner and less dense. That means *the air passing > over the wings doesn't give as much lift as it should*. And guess what? > That can lead to a super scary situation called a stall. > > *The plane loses control and starts hurtling downwards, totally out of > control*. The exact altitude where this nightmare can happen can change > depending on things like the weather and how heavy the plane is. Usually, > it can occur somewhere between 40,000 and 45,000 feet, give or take. > > The Dreaded Danger Zone: Now, picture this: there's a critical point > where an airplane's low-speed stall and high-speed buffet meet. When that > happens, the poor plane just can't keep its altitude anymore and has no > choice but to descend. It's like being stuck between a rock and a hard > place, I tell ya! For most big passenger jets, this happens around 40,000 > to 45,000 feet up in the air. But hey, keep in mind that the exact altitude > can change depending on how heavy the plane is and what kind of weather > it's facing. > > Hold Your Breath, Hold It Tight: Flying up really high can put a massive > strain on the airplane's structure. The pressure difference between the > inside and outside of the plane can get so extreme that it surpasses what > the poor thing was designed to handle. And when that happens, you've got > yourself a major catastrophe waiting to unfold. *The plane's structure > can give way, and that's a terrifying situation that endangers everyone on > board. Talk about a nerve-wracking ride!* > > Air Pressure Panic and Oxygen Woes: Okay, listen up! Now, planes don't > melt or anything like that up in the sky, but there's still something to > worry about when it comes to cabin pressure and oxygen. Rules and > regulations in the aviation world demand that planes stay below certain > altitudes to make sure the cabin stays pressurized and that there's enough > oxygen for all the folks inside. > > We don't want anyone turning blue or gasping for air, do we? So, altitude > control is a must for the well-being of everyone on board. > > Give 'Em Air, Give 'Em Life: When planes go above their designated maximum > altitude, it's bad news for the engine, my friend. You see, *engines need > a good supply of oxygen to work properly. But when they go sky-high, that > supply gets all choked up, and the engines start struggling to do their job*. > They become less efficient, and that means the plane can't maintain its > altitude as it should. It's like the engine's gasping for air, and that's > definitely not a good situation to be in. > > So there you have it, my friend! When airplanes climb to excessive > heights, they're dancing with danger. From stalls and descents to > structural failures and oxygen worries, it's a wild ride up there. It's > crucial for pilots and engineers to keep these risks in mind and make sure > we all have a safe and smooth journey through the sky! > > Q3 Why do ceiling fans in the US have 4 or 5 blades, and fans > in India have 3 blades? > > A3 Ramanan Rv, Travelled to and lived in USA Upvoted by Rish > Ahuj., lives in The United States of America (2010-present) Updated 6y > > *In US and Canada, the primary requirement for the ceiling fan is to > supplement the air conditioner in summer*. In winter, many of these fans > with a reverse switch, can be flipped to turn the direction of the rotation > so that it will draw cold air from below so warm air from the heater > (usually located along the walls close to the floor or with vents on the > floor) can fill the room underneath the fans. So, the ceiling fan keeps a > gentle air circulation in the room. > > Also, keep in mind, the height of ceilings and hence volume of rooms are > quite low in US/Canada homes ~ 8 ft high compared to 10–12 ft in South Asia. > > The fans with 4 / 5 blades are slower. Also, these fans generally have a > maximum of 3 speed settings. Also, the fact that they almost always double > up as a lighting fixture with 1–4 bulbs under the central hub could be one > of the reasons why they need to be slow and stabilized so as not to blow > the lights. > > *The Indian fans have about 5-6 speed settings, are not designed to run in > reverse direction and seldom double up as light fixture*s. In India, the > ceiling fan is used primarily as a stand alone appliance that does not > change the actual temperature of the room but produces a perceived > cooling effect by forced convection of air in the room. > > *To that effect, it just has to blow wind and operates at higher speeds > than the ones in North America.* So, the 3 blade fans are lighter, > operate at a higher speed and are generally efficient. > > In US and Canada, the primary requirement for the ceiling fan is to > supplement the air conditioner in summer. In winter, many of these fans > with a reverse switch, can be flipped to turn the direction of the rotation > so that it will draw cold air from below so warm air from the heater > (usually located along the walls close to the floor or with vents on the > floor) can fill the room underneath the fans. So, the ceiling fan keeps a > gentle air circulation in the room. > > *Also, keep in mind, the height of ceilings and hence volume of rooms are > quite low in US/Canada homes ~ 8 ft high compared to 10–12 ft* > > Q4 What happens when you eat junk food? > > A4 InfoSage, Professional Maven5h > > Eating junk food can have various negative effects on our health. Junk > food refers to food and drinks that are low in nutrients, such as vitamins, > minerals, and fiber, but high in calories, saturated fat, added sugar, > and/or added salt. Here are some of the consequences of regularly > consuming junk food: > > 1. Increased risk of obesity: > > Junk food is often high in calories, which can contribute to weight gain > and obesity. Obesity, in turn, increases the risk of chronic diseases like > cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, > and certain types of cancer. > > 2. Nutrient deficiencies: > > Junk foods lack essential nutrients that our bodies need for optimal > health. By consuming these foods, we may miss out on important vitamins, > minerals, and fiber that are necessary for proper growth, development, and > overall well-being. > > 3. Impact on blood sugar levels: > > Junk foods, particularly those high in refined sugar and carbohydrates, > can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels. Over time, this can lead to > insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain. > > 4. Increased risk of heart disease: > > Many junk foods contain unhealthy fats, such as trans fats, which can > raise LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and increase the risk of heart disease > and stroke. Additionally, high sodium content in junk food can contribute > to high blood pressure, another risk factor for heart disease. > > 5. Negative effects on the respiratory system: > > Excess calorie intake from junk food can contribute to weight gain and > obesity, which can increase the risk of respiratory problems like asthma > and shortness of breath. > > 6. Impact on cognitive function: > > Some research suggests that higher consumption of junk food may have a > negative impact on cognitive function, including short-term memory. > > 7. Reproductive issues: > > Junk food may contain chemicals, such as phthalates, which can interfere > with *hormonal balance and potentially lead to reproductive issues and > developmental problems.* > > 8. Skin problems: > > Certain junk foods, such as those high in dairy, chocolate, fat, and foods > with a high glycemic index, have been associated with acne. On the other > hand, consuming fruits, vegetables, and fatty acids (found in fish and > olive oil) can help promote healthier skin. > > To maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to limit the consumption > of junk food. Instead, focus on a balanced diet that includes a variety > of whole foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, > and healthy fats. These foods provide essential nutrients and promote > overall health and well-being. > > Q5 What makes a home become useful? > > Gopala Krishnan,Former Assistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department > of Telecom (1966–2004)Just now > > I am writing this answer for Indian conditions in the plains. > > There must be sufficient and suitable furniture as required. > > There must be electric and water connections > > There must be fixtures and accessories in kitchen, work area, bath room > etc. > > There must be the required interiors in all rooms > > There must be at least some surrounding area around the home and plants > and trees, > > The front of the home must be beautiful with good architectural work > > There must be car parking area > > Proper arrangement for waste disposal > > Good arrangement for keeping cleaning items, store, tools keeping etc. Many > more… > > *All the above QA are from Quora website on 13-06- 2023.* > > *Quora answers need not be 100% correct answers .* > > *Compiled **and posted by R. 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