How to grow your own tea? Where does the tea come from?
Camellia sinensis - Tea Leaf Tree
Camellia sinensis - Tea Leaf Tree and Tea in a cup
- 🍃 Did you know that tea comes from a Camellia plant?
- 🍃Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, after water.
- 🍃Green tea is rich in antioxidants, which help protect your cells from damage.
- 🍃Drinking tea can boost your immune system, help fight off infections, improve oral health by reducing the growth of bacteria.
- 🍃Regular tea consumption is linked to improved bone health and reduced risk of osteoporosis. It can aid in weight loss by boosting metabolism and help reduce the risk of heart disease.
- 🍃Tea contains caffeine, which can improve mental alertness and focus. On the other hand, tea contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes relaxation and reduces stress.
- 🍃The plant is very slow growing, can be grown in container or in the ground in frost-free areas. Takes sun to semi-shade.
Camellia sinensis - Tea Leaf Tree - is the plant used to make all types of true tea: green, black, white, and oolong.
📚 Instructions how to make tea from tea leaves (PDF)
🛒 Plant your own Tea Tree
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