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What is Camellia sinensis? What is true tea? What plant is used to produce tea? Answer: Camellia sinensis is the plant from which all true tea is produced, e.g. white tea, green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and pu-erh. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

White tea is the least processed of all true teas; Camellia sinensis. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Green tea is heated, pan-fired or steamed to prevent oxidation. It may be shaped/rolled/cut, dried. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Oolong tea is semi-oxidized falling between green and black teas. Predominantly cultivated in China and Taiwan. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Black tea is fully-oxidized and sometimes called red tea. Usually named for the growing region. Examples: Darjeeling, Assam, Ceylon. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Dark tea is uniquely aged and post-fermented. Originates in China. Examples: Pu-erh, Liu Bao, and compressed or brick teas. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Flavored tea is any tea which is enhanced with flavoring agents such as oils, extracts, flavorings. Early Grey for example is made with bergamot oil. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Scented tea is created by placing scents in close proximity to tea, such as jasmine flowers for jasmine tea, or smoke for Lapsang Souchong. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

What is Chai? or Chai tea? or Masala chai? Chai is a word that means tea. If you say chai tea, it is redundant. Masala chai specifically means spiced tea although the word chai is widely used. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

How to prepare tea? Preparation of tea requires quality water, proper time and temperature. Start with fresh, cold, quality water. Use package guidelines for time and temperature or Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

Is tea healthy? Camellia sinensis, tea, is healthy. Tea is packed with beneficial compounds such as polyphenols, alkaloids, and amino acids. Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea

What is the difference between afternoon tea and high tea? Afternoon tea may also be referred to as low tea (a selection of dainty treats served socially and on low parlor tables). In British tradition, high tea is more of a supper (served with tea at a high table). Learn more in depth facts and knowledge through Beauty Wellness Tea Connect. [Source: BeautyWellnessTea.com | @beautywellnesstea | @teahousetimes ] #tea #tea101 #camelliasinensis #beautywellnesstea