Tag: Tea tree

Captain Cook and his crew notably brewed a tea from the leaves of the mānuka bush, leading to one of its most common alternative names. So, what is another name for manuka? The most common synonym is "tea tree," but it's important to differentiate it from the Australian plant also known by that name.

Globally, tea is the second most consumed drink after water, and it all comes from a single species of plant, but what is another name for camellia sinensis? This versatile evergreen shrub has a few common names that vary regionally and depend on its cultivation, making its identity a topic of frequent inquiry.

Melaleuca tea, derived from the leaves of the Australian tea tree, is a herbal infusion, not a true tea from the *Camellia sinensis* plant. This fundamental botanical difference answers the crucial question: does melaleuca tea have caffeine? It is naturally and completely free of caffeine.