INVESTIGATORY
PROJECT
Extraction of caffeine from
coffee and tea
BY:
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Table of Contents
1. Acknowledgement
2. Introduction
3. Objectives
4. Theory
5. Materials Required
6. Procedure
7. Observations
8. Results
9. Precautions
10. Conclusion
11. Bibliography
Acknowledgement
We would like to express my sincere gratitude to my Chemistry
teacher for guiding and supporting me throughout this
investigatory project. We also thank my school for providing
the necessary facilities and materials to complete the
experiment. Finally, We thank our parents and classmates for
their encouragement.
Introduction
Tea and coffee are among the most widely consumed
beverages. Both contain caffeine, a natural stimulant. This
project shows how caffeine-containing residue can be
extracted from tea leaves and coffee powder using boiling,
filtration, and evaporation following CBSE guidelines.
Objectives
1. To extract caffeine-containing residue from tea and coffee.
2. To understand solubility and separation techniques.
3. To compare the residues obtained.
4. To learn proper laboratory procedures.
Theory
Caffeine is an alkaloid that dissolves in hot water. When tea or
coffee is boiled, caffeine and other soluble substances dissolve.
Filtration removes insoluble particles, and evaporation leaves
behind a residue containing caffeine. This demonstrates
solubility, filtration, and evaporation using safe materials.
Materials Required
- Tea leaves – 10 g
- Coffee powder – 10 g
- Distilled water – 200 mL
- Beakers
- Filter paper and funnel
- Evaporating dish
- Heat source
- Glass rod
- Measuring cylinder
Procedure
A. Extraction from Tea:
1. Boil 10 g tea leaves with 100 mL water for 5–7 minutes.
2. Filter the mixture.
3. Evaporate filtrate to obtain residue.
B. Extraction from Coffee:
1. Boil 10 g coffee powder with 100 mL water.
2. Filter the mixture.
3. Evaporate filtrate to obtain residue.
Observations
Tea filtrate: Light brown; residue: brown and flaky.
Coffee filtrate: Dark brown; residue: darker and thicker.
Results
Both tea and coffee produced caffeine-containing residue.
Coffee produced more residue due to higher dissolved solids.
Both tea and coffee produced caffeine-containing residues
after evaporation.
Coffee produced more residue due to higher dissolved solids.
The experiment successfully separated water-soluble
components, including caffeine.
Precautions
1. Heat gently.
2. Handle hot materials carefully.
3. Use clean filter paper.
4. Perform experiment under supervision.
Conclusion
Caffeine-containing residue can be extracted from both tea
and coffee using simple and safe laboratory procedures. This
experiment effectively demonstrates the concepts of solubility,
filtration, and evaporation. The project aligns well with CBSE
investigatory project guidelines and helps students understand
practical aspects of organic chemistry.
Bibliography
1. NCERT Chemistry Textbook – Class XI
2. School Laboratory Manual
3. Basic Organic Chemistry Notes