CHEMISTRY INVESTIGATORY PROJECT

INK FROM TEA BAG

NAME:- SHIVSHANKAR SHRIVAS SUBMITTED TO:-

CLASS:- 12TH Mrs Vaishali kolhe
ROLL NO. :-

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that Shivshankar Shrivas of class 12 of Silver
Bells Convent School has successfully completed his project work
for the subject ‘Chemistry’ for class XII practical examination of
the Central Board of Secondary Education, under the guidance of
Mrs. Vaishali Kolhe mam.

I further certify that this project is the individual work of the

student.

Principal’s sign.

External Faculty sign.

Chemistry Teacher sign.

 INDEX

TOPIC PAGE

Acknowledgement 1

Aim of the project 2

Introduction 2

Theory 3

Materials required 4

Procedure 5

Observation 7

Conclusion 8

Precaution 8

Bibliography 9
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

In the accomplishment of this project successfully, many people

have best owed on me their heart pledged support. I am utilizing
this opportunity to thank all the people concerned with this project.

Primarily I would like to thank my Principal Dr. Sandesh Mishra

and my chemistry teacher Mrs. Vaishali Kolhe, whose valuable
guidance has been the ones that helped me patch this project and
make it full proof success. His suggestions and instructions have
served as the major contribution towards the completion of this
project. I would also like to thank my classmates for their support.
This project will not be complete without acknowledging the help
of these people.
AIM OF THE PROJECT:

To find out if tea bags can be used to create ink, and to produce an ink
as cheaper alternative to the commercial ones.

INTRODUCTION:

Tea was created by using the leaves of a plant known as CAMELLIS

SINENSIS. This plant is a native to China, South Asia and Southeast
Asia but is now found all over the world. Tea-drinking can be traced
back to the 10th century BC in China before it was spread to Korea
and Japan.
But in 1903, the creation of the first tea bags were recorded. It was
then in 1904 that these were shipped around the world and they are
in fact still used until now. They are not only cheaper, but also they
easier to find and to use in making tea.
The reason for their more affordable price compared to loose tea
leaves is because most companies use fannings or left-overs of larger
tea leaves after they are gathered to be sold.
Basically, this drink is made by brewing tea leaves to create an
extract. Due to the chlorophylls and other pigments in the leaves,
the extract commonly appears with a brown color. It was mentioned
that the aflavin is the reddish-brown pigment found in tea. It is an
example of a flavonoid which acts to create color.
THEORY:

This research is being done to find out the potency of the extract of
the leaves from the plant CAMELLIS SINENSIS as an ink. Nowadays, ink
is a pigment in a liquid or paste form used as colorants and dyes. Also,
they are becoming more and more expensive because of their
increasing purposes. Our research aims to produce this ink as a
cheaper alternative to those commercial ones. Compared to the ink
we are aiming to create, commercially produced inks are toxic and can
be hazardous to a person’s health once there is inappropriate contact
with it.

Generally, this investigatory project aims to find out if tea bags can be
used to create an ink. Specifically, it aims to find out the answer to the
following questions:

1. Can vinegar strengthen the color of the ink?

2. Can cornstarch contribute to achieving the right consistency of the
Ink?
3. Are the processes boiling and straining efficient in taking the
extract out of the tea bags?
MATERIALS REQUIRED:
1 cup of water
VINEGAR

Strainer and fork BOTTLE

Cornstarch 1 Tea bag
PROCEDURE :

1. place 7 teabags in 1 cup of boiling water.

2. create the tea for 6-7 minutes.

3. remove the tea bags from the boiling water. Use a

strainer and a fork to remove all
the extracts.

4. stir the tea well, and add a spoon of vinegar.

5. continue to stir it. Add as much cornstarch as you

need to have your desired
consistency.

6. remove the mixture from the heat and let it cool for
sometime. When done
Store it in a bottle.
OBSERVATIONS :

During the procedure itself, it was observed that the

boiling is an effective process of extraction. Right after
the tea bags were placed in the boiling water, the
change of colour is very noticeable. During this step the
mixture had a very strong smell from the tea. While
following the procedure for the set up which included
the placing of vinegar, there was no immediate change
in colour as we expected. Instead, the vinegar’s effect
was seen when the ink was applied on paper. While
applying the ink on paper, It was easier to use the ink
because of it’s consistency. Thus it almost became
permanent and not runny and scattered. After letting
them dry, it was seen that the ink had darker colour and
doesn’t fade.
CONCLUSION:

1. Tea bags can be used to create an ink.

2. Vinegar can strengthen the colour of the ink.

3. Cornstarch effectively contributes to achieving the

right consistency of the ink.

4. The process of boiling and straining are efficient in

taking the extract out of the process.

PRECAUTION:

1. Handle the glassware carefully.

2. Be careful with the fork.

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Help from web

Information from
the libary

Help from teachers