By Autentica Inc.
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January 15, 2023
In this blog post, you will learn that all tea comes from one plant, Camellia sinensis. The post explains that only teas made from this plant can be called tea, while beverages made from other plants, such as hibiscus or osmanthus, cannot be called tea. The post also delves into the nuances of tea plant subspecies, including the Assam variety and Pu'er trees. The classification of tea in Europe and the United States is compared to China, where tea is classified by fermentation and infusion color. Finally, the post discusses the process of enzymatic oxidation that occurs during fermentation and compares it to the browning of an apple.