What is Tea plant?
Tea is an evergreen camellia whose young leaves are processed into a beverage.
Structure and life cycle
Plant and harvest: Naturally a shrub or small tree, it is pruned low in cultivation. Young shoots and leaves are picked repeatedly. Black, green and oolong teas may be made from the same species through different withering, heating and oxidation steps.
Growth, uses and cautions
Growth and contents: It favors humid conditions, suitable temperatures and acidic soil. Leaves contain caffeine and other compounds; brewing changes what enters the drink. Infusions made from other plants are not Camellia sinensis tea in the botanical sense.
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