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Camellia sinensis Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Edible Uses: The leaves are infused in hot water and used as the drink that is commonly known as tea. It is widely drunk in many areas of the world. Green tea is made from the steamed and dried leaves, whilst black tea (the form most commonly drunk in the west) is made from leaves that have been fermented and then dried[183, 238]. Tea contains polyphenols, these are antioxidants that help to protect the body against heart diseases, stroke and cancer[238]. However, tea is also rich in tannin and is a possible cause of oesophagal cancer[238]. Cold tea is sometimes used as a soaking liquid to flavour dried fruit[238]. One report says that the leaves are used as a boiled vegetable[179]. The leaves contain about 25.7% protein, 6.5% fat, 40.8% carbohydrate, 5% ash, 3.3% caffeine, 12.9% tannin[179]. The flowers are made into 'tempura' using the edible oil that is obtained from the seed[183]. An edible oil is obtained from the seed[183]. The oil needs to be refined before it is eaten. An essential oil distilled from the fermented dried leades is used as a commercial food flavouring[238]. Fruit.! No further details are given but the fruit is a dry woody capsule[K]. For further Camellia sinensis gardening information |
