Effects of elevated atmospheric CO2 concentration on tea quality and insect pests’ occurrences: A review Tea (Camellia sinensis L.), a woody perennial plant native to China and Southeast Asia, has a 30–50 years lifespan. The occurrence of insect pests and…

Tea leaf chemistry changes with genetics 🌱 & environment 🌦️. Under elevated CO₂ and pest pressure 🐛, climate shifts reshape tea quality—boosting aroma, aesthetics, & flavor 🍵. Green tea just got even more irresistible! #ClimateChange #TeaScience #GreenTea

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Opposing regulation of L-theanine biosynthesis by CsWRKY65 and CsWRKY69 in tea plant roots Dear Editor,

Targeting CsAlaDC in tea roots boosts l-theanine synthesis, enhancing taste & health benefits. Ethylamine levels key! #LTheanine #TeaScience @oxfordacademic.bsky.social
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Keemun black tea's nonvolatile profiles vary by type, with Maofeng scoring highest in taste, revealing manufacturing impacts on flavor and quality.
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New insights into tea's health-boosting galloylated catechins! Study reveals 'galloylation-degalloylation cycle' pathway involving UGT84A22, SCPL-AT & tannase enzymes.
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Current and future perspectives on tea production Tea (Camellia sinensis [L.] O. Kuntze) is a globally consumed beverage. It is a perennial crop and the cultivation and production of tea involves seve…

Tea is more than a beverage. New research reviews challenges in production, tea diseases, processing, storage, & the need for greener tech + value-added tea products. Future tea = sustainable + healthy. #TeaScience

L-theanine: Unlocking Calm Focus and Cognitive Synergy "Discover the science of L-theanine, the tea amino acid that promotes calm alertness and enhances focus by synergizing with caffeine."

The Brain Wave Secret: How L-Theanine Orchestrates Focused Calm
#LTheanine #TeaScience #CalmAlertness #BrainHealth #Nootropics #FactRage #FactRageNews

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🌧️ HUMIDITY STEALING YOUR TEA’S SOUL?
☔️ 3 Rainy Season Fixes:
1. Kettle ROAST leaves (10s!)
2. Nuclear pre-heating
3. Waterfall pours = flavor CPR

Flooded leaves? We rebuild. 💪
#MonsoonTeaHack #TeaScience

A single-base mutation in promoter of CsTPR enhances the negative regulation on mechanical-related leaf drooping in tea plants

Uncovered q10.3 & CsTPR role in tea leaf droopiness. CsBES1.2 represses CsTPR; mutation boosts effect. Enhances mechanized harvesting! #TeaScience #Genetics #Agriculture @OxfordJournals
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Well that's neat! Someone is messing around with inoculating white tea cakes with the same fungus used to make fuzhuan!

Has anyone heard of this before? @tea

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#whitetea #teascience #foodscience

#FIA

Brewing the perfect cup! 🍵 This study reveals how selenium-enriched green teas dissolve, impacting taste & health benefits. Se-YL outshines Se-BF in sensory & nutritional quality!

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How the pH Level of Water Impacts the Flavor of Tea As tea farmers and processors we have learned that not everyone has the same experience with our tea as we do. This can be due to many factors. But when it comes to brewing the perfect cup of tea, man...

Did you know the PH of your water can impact the flavor of your tea? It surely can! Read more in our blog here.

#TeaScience #TeaNerd #Tea

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Genome resequencing reveals an independently originated <i>Camellia sinensis</i> variety – Hainan tea <p>Tea, originating in China over 3,000 years ago, has transitioned from a medicinal herb to a widely consumed beverage. Despite considerable research focusing on tea plants in southwestern China, lit...

Genome resequencing reveals a unique tea variety: Hainan tea 🌱. Study confirms its distinct position within Camellia sinensis, shedding light on its origins and conservation. 🍵
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Camellia Sinensis is the beautiful plant that provides us with all the tea we love! Learning about its amazing biology helps us appreciate how awesome it is, and figure out how to find the types of tea we prefer.
#fridaytea #tea #teascience #botany

If you enjoy teas like Irish Breakfast, then Friday has some suggestions for how to find similar flavors! 🌿💚
#fridaytea #tea #teascience

Do you adore Darjeeling? Crave Ceylon? Love Lady Grey? This clip from Friday's presentation at the Northwest Tea Festival helps you find more of that style of tea!
#fridaytea #tea #teascience #botany #plantscience

Watch the full talk: youtu.be/LRbF8KjkNE0