Solvent and temperature effect of accelerated solvent extraction (ASE) coupled with ultra-high-pressure liquid chromatography (UHPLC-PDA) for the determination of methyl xanthines in commercial tea and coffee.

Background: Methyl xanthines (MX), known for its psychostimulant effect, occurs mostly in tea and coffee samples. However most of the market available products does not mention the proper amount and quality of MX present where, its consumption in high amount may pose health risks.

Aim Of The Study: To develop and validate a fast, efficient and reliable method of MX extraction along with a sensitive, rapid and precise method for simultaneous analysis of MX i.