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Chemistry Project to Determine the Caffeine in Tea

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Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

First of all T would like to thank my cousin brother Mr. Neeraj Naithani Research Scholar
Department of Chemistry, TTT Roorkee for his contribution in this study. T would also like to
thank my Chemistry Teacher Ms. Rampal in providing a helping hand in making my project
titled “Determination Of Caffeine In Tea Samples”.

Disclaimers: The errors idiocies and inconsistencies remain my own.

Ankit Bahuguna

(Name and signature of the student)

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

It is hereby certify that, the original and genuine research work is carried out to investigate
abut the subject matter and the related data collection and has been completed solely and
satisfactorily by this student regarding the Project titled “Determination Of Caffeine In Tea

Samples”.

Signature

(Subject Teacher)

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

CONTENTS

1. 1. Introduction
2. 2. Theory
3. 3. Uses of Caffeine
4. 4. Effects of Caffeine
5. 5. Procedure
 6. 6. Observations
7. 7. Result
Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

INTRODUCTION

Tea is the most commonly and widely used soft beverage in the household. It acts as a
stimulant for central nervous system and skeletal muscles. That is why tea removes fatigue,
tiredness and headache. It also increases the capacity of thinking. It is also used for lowering
body temperature. The principal constituent of tea, which is responsible for all these
properties, is the alkaloid-caffeine. The amount of caffeine in tea leavers varies from sample
to sample.

Originally it was thought that caffeine is responsible for the taste and flavour of tea. But pure
caffeine has been found to be a tasteless while substance. Therefore, the taste and
flavour of tea is due to some other substance present in it. There is a little doubt that the
popularity of the xanthenes beverages depends on their stimulant action, although most
people are unaware

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

of any stimulation. The degree to which an individual is stimulated by given amount of caffeine
varies from individual to individual.

For example, some people boast their ability to drink several cups of coffee in evening and yet
sleep like a long, on the other hand there are people who are so sensitive to caffeine that even
a single cup of coffee will cause a response boarding on the toxic.

The xanthene beverages also create a medical problem. They are dietary of a stimulant of
the CNS. Often the physicians face the question whether to deny caffeine-containing
beverages to patients or not. In fact children are more susceptible than adults to excitation by
xanthenes.

For this reason, tea and coffee should be excluded from their diet. Even cocoa is of

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

doubtful value. It has a high tannin content may be as high as 50 mg per cup.

After all our main stress is on the presence of caffeine in xanthene beverages and so in this
project we will study and observe the quantity of caffeine varying in different samples of tea
leaves.

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahuguna (XTT-A)

Theory

The most important methylated alkaloid that occurs naturally is caffeine. Its molecular formula
is CsH10N4O2. Its IUPAC name is 1, 3, 7-trimethylxanthene and common name is 1-
methylated thiobromine.

Purely it is white, crystalline solid in the form of needles. Its melting point is 1230c. It is the
main active principle component of tea leaves. It is present in tea leaves up to 3% and can be
extracted by first boiling the tea leaves with water which dissolves many glycoside compounds
in addition to caffeine. The clear solution is then treated with lead acetate to precipitate the
glycoside compounds in the form of lead complex. The clear filtrate is then extracted with
extracts caffeine because it is more soluble in it then water.

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahnsiina (XTT-A)

Uses of Caffeine :

l.In medicine, it is used to stimulate, central nervous system and to increase flow of urine.

2. Because of its stimulating effects, caffeine has been used to relieve fatigue. But it is
dangerous and one may collapse if not consumes it under certain limit.

3. Caffeine is also used in analgesic tablets, as it is believed to be a pain reliever. It is also

beneficial in migraines.

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahnsnna (XTT-A)

Effects of Caffeine

l.It is psycho – stimulant.

2. It improves physical and mental ability.

3. Its effect in learning is doubtful but intellectual performance may improve where it has
been used to reduce fatigue or boredom.

4.When administered internally, it stimulates heart and nervous system and also acts as
diuretic. On the contrary their excessive use is harmful to digestion and their long use leads to
mental retardation.

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahnsnna (XTT-A)

Procedure

=^> First of all, 50 grams of tea leaves were taken as sample and 150 ml of water was
added to it in a beaker.

=^> Then the beaker was heated up to extreme boiling.

=^> The solution was filtered and lead acetate was added to the filtrater, leading to the
formation of a curdy brown coloured precipitate.

=^> We kept on adding lead acetate till no more precipitate has been formed.

=^> Again solution was filtered.

=^> Now the filtrate so obtained was heated until it had become 50 ml.

=^> Then the solution left was allowed to cool.

=^> After that, 20 ml. of chloroform was

added to it. =^> Soon after, two layers appeared in the

separating funnel.

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahueuna (XTT-A)

=^> We separated the lower layer.

=^> The solution then exposed to atmosphere in order to allow chloroform to get evaporated.

=^> The residue left behind was caffeine.

=^> Then we weighed it and recorded the observations.

Similar procedure was performed with different samples of tealeaves and quantity of caffeine
was observed in them

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahueuna (XTT-A)

I.Red Label Tea (Brooke Bond)

Weight of china dish 46.60gms

Weight of china dish with precipitate 47.20gms.

Amount of caffeine 0.60gms

2.Yellow Label Tea (Lipton)

Weight of china dish 46.60gms

Weight of china dish with precipitate 47.15gms.

Amount of caffeine 0.55gms

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahueuna (XTT-A)

3.Green Label Tea (Lipton)

Weight of china dish 46.60gms.

Weight of china dish with precipitate 47.05gms.

Amount of caffeine 0.45gms.

1. 1. Quantity of caffeine in Red label tea is 60mg. /sample of 50 gm.

2. 2. Quantity of caffeine in yellow label tea is 55mg./sample of 50 gm.
0.6 3. Quantity of caffeine in green label tea is 45mg./sample of 50 gm.
0.5 Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahnsiina (XTT-A)
0.4 Graphically plotting various tea samples in accordance with the amount of caffeine
0.3 present in them we present a stunning find:
0.2
0.1
60 mg 55 mg 45 mg
0
RED LABEL YELLOW LABEL GREEN LABEL
Order of quantities of caffeine in different samples of tealeaves
Heel Label > Yellow Label > ten Label

Determination of Caffeine in Tea Samples Ankit Bahiisiina OCTT-A)

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1.

tanya

August 26th, 2010 at 13:29 | #1

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thnx a lot..

2.

tanya

August 26th, 2010 at 13:30 | #2

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I really liked this project….

3.

rohan

September 5th, 2010 at 17:34 | #3

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the material was really helpful but im still doubtful if the school would provide us with
chloroform.i had also did a projet on galvanic cell………..thanks

4.

S.K. Sinha

October 2nd, 2010 at 11:57 | #4

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Please send a chemistry project report on “Study of different sample of tea leaf and reasons
for variation in their taste.” on my e-mail address :sksbispbo@yahoo.in

5.

S.K. Sinha

October 2nd, 2010 at 12:01 | #5

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Please e.mail at the earliest but not later than 5th Oct 2010. With thanks

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fathima

October 4th, 2010 at 09:53 | #6

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….we wer sooo happy 2 find our project…it helpd us a loot…..thank u sooo much!!!!

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LOVELY

October 6th, 2010 at 12:23 | #7

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it is a nice project . it literally saved my life !thanx a lot my friend.

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