Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)

Family: Theaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Bloom Color: White. Main Bloom Time: Early fall, Early spring, Early winter, Late fall, Late spring, Late winter, Mid fall, Mid spring, Mid winter. Also known as:: BLACK TEA: Black Leaf Tea, Camellia thea, Camellia theifera, Chinese Tea, English Tea, Feuille de Thé Noir, Té Negro, Tea, Thé Anglais, Thé Noir, Thea bohea, Thea sinensis, Thea viridis, Theaflavin, Théaflavine.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Leaves

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich in tannin and is a possible cause of oesophageal cancer. — The leaves are infused in hot water and used as the drink that is commonly known as tea.; It is widely drunk in many areas of the world.; Green tea is made from the steamed and dried leaves, whilst black tea (the form most commonly drunk in the west) is made from leaves that have been fermented and then dried.; Tea contains polyphenols, these are antioxidants that help to protect the body against heart diseases, stroke and cancer.

Habitat & North American Range

Shaded areas at an elevation of 2100 - 2700 metres in Yunnan. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9)