Is food more than just fuel? For many people, eating and drinking is not just about nutrition, but also about comfort, culture and a sense of national identity.
Five thousand teabags power Olympians
Brew belonging: From teabags at the Olympics to the protected status of the French baguette, food and drink are essential tools for building community and national identity. Glossary
Caffeine - A drug that increases the activity of the brain and nervous system. It is found in many drinks, such as tea, coffee and soft drinks, as well as energy drinks, which have large amounts of caffeine.
Baguette - A long, thin loaf of French bread.
UNESCO - The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation. It aims to promote international cooperation in the arts, education, science and culture.
Intangible - Essentially this describes things that are impossible to touch or grasp. Sometimes it's used as an adjective for things that can't be measured, or even understood.
Quintessentially - Most typically.