Tag: Specialty tea

While all tea comes from the *Camellia sinensis* plant, the processing and origin play a major role in its flavor. Ceylon tea, from the island of Sri Lanka, is known for its distinct and nuanced flavor, which differs significantly from the generic, mass-produced black tea often considered 'normal' in Western markets.

Over 70% of the world's population is lactose intolerant to some degree. So, it is a very common and important question to ask: does tea have lactose? The answer is straightforward: plain tea, brewed with just water, is completely free of lactose.