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Tea plant – Camellia sinensis

Close up photo of a Tea plant – Camellia sinensis).

All tea is produced from the same plant – Camellia sinensis. The differences in chemical composition, colour, taste and aroma are created by controlling the degree of oxidation during processing.

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