Do Tea Have Nicotine? Unpacking the Truth
                                
                                
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                                Trace amounts of nicotine have been confirmed to be present in tea plants, a fact that surprises many tea drinkers. The tea plant, *Camellia sinensis*, naturally produces this compound, though in extremely low levels, acting as a defense mechanism against insects.