ABSTRACT

Tea is now in its high impact specialization, in all its forms. The constant innovations are making this beverage more popular than ever. It is becoming popular in stores and is on consumer’s favourite restaurant menu. Consumers are embracing Camellia sinensis for its health benefits as well as its delicious taste. In addition to increased availability of wide variety of teas, improved brewing methods and equipments have changed the way people perceive tea. In the past few years there is an increase in number of tea variations. One reason for its popularity is the added health benefits and that has caused the medical community to take note. The constant innovations are making this ancient beverage more popular than ever [1].