The Origin of the Tea Plant
The Origin of the Tea Plant The tea plant, scientifically named Camellia Sinensis (L. O. Kuntze, is a perennial evergreen woody plant belonging to the family Theaceae. Its origins trace back to the Cretaceous period, around 100 million years ago. Humans first discovered and used wild tea leaves for medicinal purposes, with hi...

Tea News · Jan 30, 2026