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The chemistry behind different tea flavors (video)

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White, Green, Black, and Oolong Tea: What's the Difference? (video)

image: Did you know that many different types of tea all come from the same plant? It's pretty amazing, considering the various flavors and colors of teas, but what really sets them apart are the chemical changes that happen in the leaves during production. This week on Reactions, we're going to debunk a couple of myths behind the healthful and flavorful compounds found inside each type of tea with important some scientific facts: https://youtu.be/Caq0AMr3f_s. view more 

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WASHINGTON, April 11, 2019 -- Did you know that many different types of tea come from the same plant? It's pretty amazing, considering the various flavors and colors, but what really sets each tea apart are the chemical changes that happen in the leaves during production. This week on Reactions, we're going to debunk a couple of myths behind the healthful and flavorful compounds found in each type of tea: https://youtu.be/Caq0AMr3f_s.

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