5 Tea Plant - Camellia Sinensis Seeds
Tea Plant Black & Green Drinking Tea Camellia Sinensis Tree Shrub Flower Seeds Camellia Sinensis, commonly known as the Tea Plant, is the plant the drinking beverage tea is made from. Tea is made from the leaves of this shrub. Both black & green tea are made from this same plant – the difference is that black tea is fermented while green tea is not. Thought to be originally native to China, the Tea Plant is cultivated commercially around the world today in tropical & sub-tropical locations. Tea Plants have been cultivated for at least 3,000 years, & tea is still one of the most consumed beverages worldwide today. Tea leaves contain essential oils, antioxidants, vitamins & minerals, amino acids, enzymes, & caffeine. They have many traditional medicinal uses, as well as some more modern ones. Tea oil is also obtained by pressing the leaves is used for seasoning & cooking. They take to pruning well, & can be cut to desired shape & size. The plants are o