Stimulating Beverages

I. Introduction

-Caffeine

-caffeine is structurally similar to neurotransmitter adenosine

-adenosine promotes sleep 

-when present caffeine binds to adenosine receptor

-at the same time, another neurotransmitter, dopamine stimulates pleasure centers in brain

II. Examples of Stimulating Beverages

A. Coffee

-Family Rubiaceae

-Plant Characteristics

-Coffee processing 1  Coffee Processing2

-Is coffee drinking harmful or beneficial?

B. Cacao

-Family Sterculiaceae

-Plant Characteristics

-Cacao Processing

-Is chocolate good for you?

C. Tea

-Family Theaceae (Camelliaceae)

-Plant Characteristics

-Tea Processing: green , black, etc. tea

-Is tea harmful or beneficial?

D. Other Stimulating Beverages

1. Mate

2. Guaranį

3. Kola