Plantation Crops

Introduction

TEA (Camellia sps) Family : Camelliaceae (= Theaceae)
Camellia sinensis L. (2n =30)
Uses

As a beverage: Tea contains alkaloids called thein ( 2 to 5 %) which is a caffeinaceus alkaloid relieving body fatigue. However, excessive tea drinking is harmful to our digestive systems.

Polyphenols present in tea reduces blood cholesterol and cures hepatitis, hypertension, stone formation etc. (Heart attack is due to cholesterol + triglycerides which is a saturated fatty acid)

Medicinal properties: Black tea (a fully fermented tea) is anti ulceric and ant carcinogenic in nature.

Research Stations Board working on tea cultivation and in India

UPASI = United Planters Association of Southern India, UPASI Tea Research Institute, Nirar Dam B.P.O, Velparai – 642 127, Dist: Coimbatore, TN.

TES = Tea Experiment Station, Tocklai, Jorhat, Assam .

Tea Board: Calcutta,