The Art and Science of M.O.M.’s Tea Virtual Summer Camp Series {Lesson 2: WHAT IS TEA?}

Lesson two introduces the concept of Botany by exploring the origins of Camellia Sinensis. Camellia Sinensis is the scientific name for tea. The geography of the land where tea grows, the elaborate, traditional process of harvesting as well as the unorthodox methods for commercial harvesting are discussed. The health benefits of tea are reviewed and preparations for planting…