Different features of Assam tea and China tea

Different features of Assam tea and China tea
    Sl. No.
    Features
    Assam tea
    (Camellia sinensis var assamica)
    China tea
    (Camellia sinensis var sinensis)
    1.
    Stature
    Tree
    Shrub/bush
    2.
    Branches and growth rate
    Few robust branches and quick growing
    Abundant branches and slow growing
    3.
    Leaves
    Large (15 to 20 cm long) and glossy and less serrated

    Small (4 to 10 cm long), leathery and more serrated

    4.
    Quality
    Medium (better strength)
    Good (Better flavor)
    5.
    High yield
    Low yield
    6.
    Susceptibility to drought and frost
    Susceptible
    Hardy and resistant (Winger hardy)
    7.
    Distribution
    Countries near to equator viz., India, Sri Lanka, S.E. Assia, Central Africa etc
    Cold countries and high altitude areas like Japan, N- Iran, S. Russia, or China etc
    8.
    Economic life
    Less ( 40 years)
    More (Over 100 years)

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