Tea (Camellia sinensis)

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    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Tea is both the common name of Camellia sinensis and the name of an infusion made with the leaves of this plant. Green tea is unfermented; black tea is fermented; oolong tea is partially fermented.

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    What are other names for Tea (Camellia sinensis)?

    Note that Tea (Camellia sinensis) is also known as:

    • Green Tea
    • Black Tea
    • White Tea
    • Oolong Tea
    • tea
    • Camellia sinensis

    Tea (Camellia sinensis) should not be confused with:

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