Tea, the name itself fills us with energy and zing, after water it is the world’s second most popular beverage. If statistics are too believed only United States imports as much tea annually so as to keep the world usage rate going for 2 days.
Tea is a mild stimulant containing a small quantity of caffeine, tannic compound, multivitamins, and trace amounts of minerals and oils. Especially the tannin compounds and oils are responsible for the flavor, color, and the brewing aroma of tea.
This beverage is made from the processed leaf of a plant, whose Latin name is Camellia Sinensis and is a health drink if taken in moderation.
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