(Camellia sinensis)

Camellia sinensis is the latin name of the tea plant, an evergreen shrub which grows in sub-tropical regions black, white and green tea comes from the same plant. Tea is made from the youngest and most tender leaves; harvested from the top of the bush, these leaves represent the most nutrient rich part of the plant constituents of tea. All teas contain four principal constituents: vitamins, essential oils, polyphenols and caffeine contains antioxidant (anti-aging) vitamins C, A, B, K and traces of minerals like potassium & calcium polyphenols are responsible for the tea's pungency and flavour.