What is tea made from?
Q: What is tea made from?
A: Tea is made from steeping the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant.
Q: Can tea have other flavors besides tea leaves?
A: Yes, tea can also have other herbs, spices or fruit flavors in it, like lemon.
Q: Is all tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant?
A: Yes, all tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant.
Q: What are other drinks that are sometimes referred to as tea but are not made from tea leaves?
A: Other drinks that are sometimes referred to as tea but are not made from tea leaves include "herbal teas" which are made from soaking fruit or herbs in hot water, like "rosehip tea" or "camomile tea".
Q: What are herbal teas?
A: Herbal teas are drinks made by soaking fruit or herbs in hot water.
Q: Can herbal teas also be referred to as "tea"?
A: Yes, herbal teas are sometimes referred to as "tea".
Q: Is there only one type of tea?
A: No, there are different types of tea made from the Camellia sinensis plant, including black, green, white and oolong tea.
