Teas that can also be created with this plant are white tea, green tea, oolong, pu-erh tea, black tea and kukicha tea. It depends on the maturity of the plant in which tea is made, however kukicha tea is made with branches.
The tea has many health benefits including helping decrease cholesterol levels, blood pressure, body fat and weight, and possibly helpful to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and cancer. However, it can cause liver damage, and it is more harmful when digested on an empty stomach.
It is most popular in teas; in premade mixtures and teabags. It also can be used in flavouring food.
Twinings Green Tea (Source Unknown. Product of Twinings)
