Chinese tea is a beverage from the leaves of tea plants (Camellia sinensis), which are ordinarily used for tea in China. Tea leaves are processed using traditional Chinese methods. The Chinese drink tea throughout the day, including during meals, as a substitute for plain water for health or simple pleasure.
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