Origin and history
Green tea comes from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), a shrub native to China that has been cultivated for over 4,000 years. Considered a sacred drink in Asia, it was already used by Buddhist monks to promote concentration and meditation. Unlike black tea, green tea does not undergo any fermentation: its leaves are simply dried and heated after harvesting, which preserves all its antioxidant and energizing properties. Today, it is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, a symbol of well-being and longevity.
