HOW TO BREW A CUP OF TEA

Desiree D. Corbett

LIS 672-01D

March 6, 2017

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PROCESS

• Objectives:

• To teach students to be able to identify the different types of tea

• To teach students to be able to brew a cup of tea on the stove or in the microwave

• Instructional Design

• A-ADDIE Model

• Assess, Analyze, Design, Develop, Implement, Evaluate (Chow, 2017)

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ASSESS AND ANALYZE

• Assess:

• Instructional Design should be relevant in

face-to-face instruction as well as online

• Assume from personal observations that

those involved in instruction are familiar

with tea, but perhaps not with brewing

techniques

• Analyze:

• Establish learning objectives

• Choose instructional design models: A-

ADDIE and Robert Gagne’s 9 Steps

• Create plan for putting the lesson together

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DESIGN

• 2 hour session (or broken down into 3 smaller sessions)

• Supplies Needed:

• tea cups, spoons, water, teapot, kettle, loose and bagged tea (black, green, and white), sugar, Splenda, milk, and lemon

• access to stove and microwave

• Instructional Area Set Up:

• counter will have two-three stools, supplies, stovetop and microwave

• Students divided into pairs or groups of three

• Lesson Activities and Assessment Creation:

• PowerPoint

• Quick Quiz (Formative Assessment)

• Notecards or PowerPoint Instructions (Summative Assessment)

(Antique Paragon, n.d.)

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IMPLEMENT • Gagne’s Nine Steps

• 1. Gaining attention

• 2. Informing learners of the objective

• 3. Stimulating recall of prior learning

• 4. Presenting the stimulus

• 5. Providing learning guidance

• 6. Eliciting performance

• 7. Providing feedback

• 8. Assessing performance

• 9. Enhancing retention and transfer

(Culatta, “Conditions of Learning,” 2015).

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TIME FOR A CUP OF TEA!

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OBJECTIVES

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• I can name at least three of the five

different types of tea.

• I can brew a “perfect” cup of tea.

(Quotes about Love and Tea, n.d)

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF TEA?

Do you prefer your tea hot or cold?

Do you think there are different ways

to brew tea? What are they?

8(PictureQuotes, n.d.)

• Origin stories

• An “accidental” discovery in 2737 B.C.E. China by

Emperor Shen Nong

• 5th century C.E., an Indian saint, Prince Bodhi-

Dharma, discovers after meditation

• Origins

• Probably the regions of China, Tibet and India

• Began being imported to Europe in the 17th

century (although present before)

• Uses

• Medicinal

• Refreshment

• Modern Steeping Practice

• Began in the Ming Dynasty (14th-17th centuries)

• (Mighty Leaf, 2017)

Mini-Lecture

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QUICK FACTS ABOUT TEA

(History of Tea, 2013)

TYPES OF TEA

• Black, fully oxidized

• Allowed to wither

• Robust flavor

• Higher caffeine content

• Green, oxidation stopped by rapid heat

• Withers a little

• Shorter brew time than black

• White, no oxidation

• Delicate

• Naturally sweet

• Shortest brew time

• Oolong, partially oxidized

• Fragrant

• Caffeine content between green and black teas

• Puer

• Aged black tea

• Illegal import to the United States until 1995

Five Types

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CHECKING-IN

Answer the following questions on a piece of

paper, or in the chat.

1.What are some of the different types of tea?

2. Which one has the highest caffeine content?

3. Which tea is able to brew the fastest?

4. Which tea is stopped from oxidation by

heat?

5. How many of these types of tea have you

tried?

Quick Quiz

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SUPPLIES

Tea cup and/ or microwave-safe mug

Tea bags or loose tea

Water

Kettle (for stove-top)

Measuring cups, spoon

Milk, sugar, sugar substitute, or lemon (to taste)

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HOW TO BREW TEA USING THE STOVE TOP

• 1. Select the type of tea (bagged or loose)

• Note: measure loose tea according to instructions

• 2. Select the tea mug or cup (and tea strainer if needed)

• 3. Place kettle (or pot) on the stove-top

• 4. Boil water (use fresh water, don’t re-boil)

• 5. Place tea bag in mug or cup OR place loose leaves in strainer in cup

• 6. Pour boiling water into mug or cup

• 7. Allow tea to steep (cover with tea cozy if you have one)

• 8. Add sugar, milk, lemon, etc. to taste

• 9. Enjoy!

• 10. Repeat.

• (Republic of Tea, n.d.)

*Teacher models all steps for students

*Recording for absent students

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HOW TO BREW TEA USING THE MICROWAVE

• 1. Select the type of tea (bagged or loose)

• Note: measure loose tea according to instructions

• 2. Select microwave-safe cup (and tea strainer if needed)

• 3. Place microwave-safe cup in microwave with appropriate amount of water for mug size.

• 4. Microwave water until boiling

• 5. Place tea bag in mug or cup OR place loose leaves in strainer in cup

• 6. Carefully remove from microwave and pour boiling water into mug or cup

• 7. Allow tea to steep (cover with tea cozy if you have one)

• 8. Add sugar, milk, lemon, etc. to taste

• 9. Enjoy!

• 10. Repeat.

• (Repulic of Tea, n.d.)

*Teacher models all steps for students

*Recording for absent students

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STEP-BY-STEP

Select your tea.

Black tea in tea bag.

Choose your mug or cup.

Pour water in microwave safe container.

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STEP-BY-STEP

Place water in microwave.

Place tea bag in mug.

Microwave water until boiling.

Pour water into tea mug.

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STEP-BY-STEP

Set the timer.

Wait for the tea to steep.

Remove tea bag.

Add Splenda.

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STEP-BY-STEP

Add Lemon Juice.

Stir.

Enjoy Your Tea!

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ASSESSMENT

Objective Mastery Proficiency Needs Work

Learner can name

three of the five major

types of tea.

Can name all three-

five types of tea.

Can name two-three

types of tea.

Can only name one

type of tea.

Learner can brew a

cup of tea on the

stove or in the

microwave.

Can brew a cup of tea

on the stove or in the

microwave as well as

explain the process of

brewing tea.

Can brew a cup of tea

on the stove or in the

microwave.

Can brew a cup of tea

on the stove or in the

microwave with

assistance.

Rubric

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This assignment may be completed on index cards or

in PowerPoint:

You will be creating instructions for brewing a cup of

your favorite type of tea.

Instructions:

1. Create and decorate one index card or slide that

explains the differences between three of the five

major types of tea (you may include all five types, but it

is not required).

2. Select your favorite type of tea,

3. Using your index card or PowerPoint slide

instructions as a guide, you will brew your cup of tea

for a classmate (adding lemon, milk, sugar, etc. as

they request).

*If you will be absent in class, be sure to make an

appointment to brew your cup of tea for me.

EVALUATE

QUESTIONS? SUGGESTIONS?

• Confused?

• Suggestions for how I can improve my design?

• Thank you!

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REFERENCES

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• Antique Paragon pink rose tea cup and saucer, 1950's blue and gold tea cup set, English tea set, bone china tea cup, wedding gift. (n.d.). Retrieved March 05, 2017, from https://wanelo.co/p/32111435/antique-paragon-pink-

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april-2-2016/

• PictureQuotes (n.d.). Retrieved March 05, 2017, from http://www.picturequotes.com/a-cup-of-tea-makes-everything-better-quote-1381

• Quotes About Love And Tea. (n.d.). Retrieved March 05, 2017, from http://quoteson.net/quotes-about-love-and-tea/

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