Does Tea Contain Saponins? Unpacking the Science Behind Your Brew
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A 2022 review published in *Food Chemistry* explicitly states that the tea plant, *Camellia sinensis*, contains a variety of bioactive components, including saponins. These compounds are responsible for the light foam you might notice when whisking matcha or brewing certain teas, a characteristic derived from their natural surfactant properties.
