Camellia Sinensis - It is all about One LEAF!

Here are some tidbits about the Tea plant and some points that I find interesting. Over time I will dive more into each. follow me on Instagram @teaonthe45th and on my website www.teaonthe45th.ca .

THE TEA PLANT

•An evergreen tree of the genus camellia,

•Although it bears fruit and flowers only the leaf is used to produce tea.

•Among over 200 species of the Camellia only one is used for tea

•Camellia Sinensis is the variety used

CAMELLIA SINENSIS

Sinensis means “from China” the country where tea was first discovered.

This variety is thought to be the most ancient variety used in the cultivation of tea.

This variety can grow up to 20 ft. It’s small dark leaves are light in body.

It is drought tolerant and often grown in high altitudes, with a production life of well over 100 years.

There are three Main Varieties

Camellia Sinensis var. Sinensis- grown mostly in China, Japan, Iran, Turkey

Camellia Sinensis var. Assamica- grown in India, Africa ,Sir Lanka

Camellia Sinensis var. Cambodiensis – rarely used for tea sometimes used to  create new cultivars.

ALL ABOUT ONE LEAF

•It is the phenomenon of oxidation that modifies the natural state of the leaves, changing the color/ taste.

•Oxidation must take place shortly after harvesting.

•Each family of Tea comes from a particular method of processing the leaves

Until Next Time

TEA U AGAIN

Marc

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ALL ABOUT ONE LEAF

CAMELLIA SINENSIS