Powdered tea, coffee, and juice are typical Shuttle-era menu items. Astronauts may choose a variety of beverages for meals and snacks. Like most foods stocked on the Shuttle this tea has been processed for storage at room temperature and packaged in a single portion. The container has a small injection port for adding hot or cold water to dissolve the powder into a drinkable cup of coffee. NASA has transferred a variety of space food to the Museum after Shuttle missions. This item returned from the STS-27 mission (Atlantis) in 1988.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Food & Food Accessories
Dimensions
3-D: 10.2 x 10.2 x 4.4cm (4 x 4 x 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Plastic, paper, adhesive, Velcro, tape, dehydrated organic material (coffee with cream)
Inventory Number
A19890462000
Credit Line
Transferred from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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