Sir,
Thank you for reading the QA with very informative additions about
teaGopalakrishnan
On Tuesday, 13 June, 2023 at 11:54:19 pm IST, Rajaram Krishnamurthy
<[email protected]> wrote:
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
· Thereare over 1000 varieties oftea, most commonly classified as white,
green, oolong, and black.
Statista
· Inthe US, ready-to-drink tea accounted for 76.2% of totalrevenue
share, with the remainder attributed to RTD coffee.
Grand ViewResearch
· AsiaPacific is the dominant region for ready-to-drink tea and coffee
in 2016, with 41% revenue share, being driven mainly byJapan and China.
Grand ViewResearch
· Inthe UK in 2017, 68% of peopledrink tea per day, with 37% drinking
two to three cups, and 21%drinking between four to five cups.
Statista
· Chinaaccounts for an impressive 40% of global tearevenue in 2019,
totaling US$86,377m.
Statista
· Eachday, over 159 million Americans drinktea.
Tea USA
· TheUS consumed over 3.8 billiongallons of tea in 2018.
Tea USA
· Teaconsumption per capita in the UK is 1.3 kg for2019.
Statista
· In2019, tea revenue globally is about US$214,761m andis expected to
grow each year by 6.9% until 2023.
Statista
· Teais the second most popular drink in theworld, 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
- 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 DailyOnline
- 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
- 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
- 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
- A tea made of Sri Lankan tea tips, called Golden Tips rings in at $200 per
gram, approximately 4x the cost of gold.
InsideEdition
- 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
- In 2002, a buyer paid $28k for 20g of Chinese Da Hong Pao tea, which comes
to $1400 per gram.
BBC
- 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
- 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
- US ready to drink tea production hit $6.2bn in 2019.
IBISWorld
- South Carolina was the only US state to ever product tea commercially,
which arrived in Charleston in the late 1700s.
What's Cooking America
- Pakistan imported the most tea in 2017—$549.62 million USD, with the
Russian Federation in 2nd.
Statista
- In 2015, China produced half of the world’s tea supply.
Statista
- The highest tea production by country is China, India, Kenya, Sri Lanka,
Indonesia and Vietnam.
FAO.org
- World tea exports hit 1.77 million tons in 2013, which is a 5% increase
over 2012.
FAO.org
- World black tea production is expected to grow by 2.9% annually to hit
4.17 million tons by 2023.
FAO.org
- 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
- Antioxidants in tea may help protect against a wide variety of cancers.
NCBI
- Drinking tea is linked with lower risk of Parkinson’s.
NCBI
- To benefit our health from tea, have it without sugar. Sugar likely
offsets any potential benefit.
Harvard Health Publishing
- A study found drinking black tea for 3 months significantly lowers LDL
levels in subjects with borderline hypercholesterolemia.
NCBI
- One study found 12 weeks of drinking black tea reduced triglyceride values
by 36% and blood sugar levels by 17%.
NCBI
- Despite containing caffeine, tea is rehydrating.
BBC
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On Tue, 13 Jun 2023 at 07:07, 'gopala krishnan' via KeralaIyers
<[email protected]> wrote:
CULTURAL QA 06-2023-13A
Q1 Whatare 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 producingcountry in the world.
In 2023 USA is the largest producer ofpetroleum followed by Saudi Arabia,
Russia and Canada.
Japan is the world's most earthquake-pronecountry.
There are more than 24 time zones aroundthe world.
Q2 Whatwould happen if a plane flew too high?
A2 Vishnu Ravi, Bachelor of Engineeringin Aerospace and Aeronautical
Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology,Madras (IITM) (Graduated 2015)Jun 7
If aplane flew too high, it can run into all sorts of dangers that threaten
thepassengers and the plane itself.
High-Flying Hazards: When a big ol' plane climbs tocrazy altitudes, the air
starts getting thinner and less dense. That means the air passing over the
wingsdoesn't give as much lift as it should. And guess what? That canlead to a
super scary situation called a stall.
The planeloses control and starts hurtling downwards, totally out of
control.The exact altitude where this nightmare can happen can change depending
onthings like the weather and how heavy the plane is. Usually, it canoccur
somewhere between 40,000 and 45,000 feet, give or take.
The Dreaded Danger Zone: Now, picture this: there'sa critical point where an
airplane's low-speed stall and high-speed buffetmeet. When that happens, the
poor plane just can't keep itsaltitude anymore and has no choice but to
descend. It's like being stuckbetween a rock and a hard place, I tell ya! For
most big passenger jets, thishappens around 40,000 to 45,000 feet up in the
air. But hey, keep in mind thatthe exact altitude can change depending on how
heavy the plane is and what kindof weather it's facing.
Hold Your Breath, Hold It Tight: Flying up really highcan put a massive strain
on the airplane's structure. The pressure differencebetween the inside and
outside of the plane can get so extreme that itsurpasses 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 giveway, and that's a
terrifying situation that endangers everyone on board. Talkabout a
nerve-wracking ride!
Air Pressure Panic and Oxygen Woes: Okay, listenup! Now, planes don't melt or
anything like that up in the sky, but there'sstill something to worry about
when it comes to cabin pressure and oxygen. Rules and regulations in
theaviation world demand that planes stay below certain altitudes to make sure
thecabin stays pressurized and that there's enough oxygen for all the folks
inside.
We don't wantanyone turning blue or gasping for air, do we? So, altitudecontrol
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 newsfor 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 enginesstart struggling to do their job. They become
less efficient, andthat means the plane can't maintain its altitude as it
should. It's like theengine's gasping for air, and that's definitely not a good
situation to be in.
So there you haveit, my friend! When airplanes climb to excessive heights,
they'redancing with danger. From stalls and descents to structural failures and
oxygenworries, it's a wild ride up there. It's crucial for pilots andengineers
to keep these risks in mind and make sure we all have a safe andsmooth journey
through the sky!
Q3 Whydo ceiling fans in the US have 4 or 5 blades, and fans in India
have 3 blades?
A3 Ramanan Rv, Travelled to and lived inUSA Upvoted by Rish Ahuj.,
lives in The United States of America (2010-present)Updated 6y
In US and Canada, the primary requirement for the ceilingfan is to supplement
the air conditioner in summer.In winter, many of these fanswith a reverse
switch, can be flipped to turn the direction of the rotation sothat 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 aircirculation in the
room.
Also, keep in mind,the height of ceilings and hence volume of rooms are quite
low inUS/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 factthat they almost always double up as a
lighting fixture with 1–4 bulbs underthe central hub could be one of the
reasons why they need to be slow andstabilized so as not to blow the lights.
The Indian fans have about 5-6 speed settings, are notdesigned to run in
reverse direction and seldom double up as light fixtures.In India, the ceiling
fan is used primarily as a stand alone appliance thatdoes not change the actual
temperature of the room but produces a perceived cooling effect by
forcedconvection of air in the room.
To that effect, it just has to blow wind and operates athigher speeds than the
ones in North America. So, the 3 blade fans are lighter, operate at a higher
speed and aregenerally efficient.
In US andCanada, the primary requirement for the ceiling fan is to supplement
the airconditioner in summer. In winter, many of these fans witha reverse
switch, can be flipped to turn the direction of the rotation so thatit will
draw cold air from below so warm air from the heater (usually locatedalong the
walls close to the floor or with vents on the floor) can fill theroom
underneath the fans. So, the ceiling fan keeps a gentle air circulation inthe
room.
Also, keep in mind, the height of ceilings and hencevolume of rooms are quite
low in US/Canada homes ~ 8 ft high compared to 10–12ft
Q4 Whathappens when you eat junk food?
A4 InfoSage, Professional Maven5h
Eating junk foodcan have various negative effects on our health. Junk food
refersto food and drinks that are low in nutrients, such as vitamins, minerals,
andfiber, 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 oftenhigh in calories, which can contribute to weight gain and
obesity. Obesity, inturn, increases the risk of chronic diseases like
cardiovascular disease, type2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and
certain types of cancer.
2. Nutrient deficiencies:
Junk foods lackessential nutrients that our bodies need for optimal health. By
consuming thesefoods, we may miss out on important vitamins, minerals, and
fiber that arenecessary 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 rapidspikes in blood sugar levels.Overtime, this can lead to insulin
resistance, type 2 diabetes, and weight gain.
4. Increased risk of heart disease:
Many junk foodscontain 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
bloodpressure, another risk factor for heart disease.
5. Negative effects on the respiratory system:
Excess calorieintake from junk food can contribute to weight gain and obesity,
which canincrease the risk of respiratory problems like asthma and shortness of
breath.
6. Impact on cognitive function:
Some researchsuggests that higher consumption of junk food may have a negative
impact oncognitive function, including short-term memory.
7. Reproductive issues:
Junk food maycontain chemicals, such as phthalates, which can interfere with
hormonal balance and potentiallylead 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 glycemicindex, have been associated with acne. On the other hand,
consuming fruits,vegetables, and fatty acids (found in fish and olive oil) can
help promotehealthier skin.
Tomaintain a healthy lifestyle, it is important to limit theconsumption of junk
food. Instead, focus on a balanced dietthat includes a variety of whole foods,
such as fruits, vegetables, wholegrains, lean proteins, and healthy fats. These
foods provide essentialnutrients and promote overall health and well-being.
Q5 Whatmakes a home become useful?
Gopala Krishnan,FormerAssistant General Manager 1996-2004 at Department of
Telecom (1966–2004)Justnow
I am writing thisanswer for Indian conditions in the plains.
There must besufficient and suitable furniture as required.
There must beelectric and water connections
There must befixtures and accessories in kitchen, work area, bath room etc.
There must be therequired interiors in all rooms
There must be atleast some surrounding area around the home and plants and
trees,
The front of thehome must be beautiful with good architectural work
There must be carparking area
Proper arrangementfor waste disposal
Good arrangementfor 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. Gopala krishnan, on 13-06-2023
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