Camellia sinensis
From www.plantsasmedicine.com
Camellia sinensis is the plant from which green tea is derived.[1] Green tea has caffeine, which is a stimulant and increases alertness and wakefulness. Green tea has antimicrobial properties,[2] boosts the immune system,[3] and helps to prevent skin cancer.
In China, the ancients used to say, "Better three days no food than one day without tea."[2]
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Basic Types of Tea
White Tea
White tea is the very youngest leaves of the tea plant that still have white hairs on them. White tea is said to have the largest content of many medicinal compounds that Camellia sinensis has to offer.
Green Tea
This is essentially just the younger dried leaves of the tea plant.
Black Tea
This is green tea leaves that have been fermented, that is, usually covered when freshly picked and allowed to "ferment" in a sack for awhile.
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 Bai Hao Yinzhen or Silver needle White Tea |
