Tea
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Tea is a flavoring — Beverage leaves of Camellia sinensis
What it does
Beverage leaves of Camellia sinensis
Where you'll see it
beverages
Benefits
Mild stimulant; researchers investigate cancer prevention nutriceuticals
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
- Notes: ASP
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): tea is a mild stimulant and its tonic properties are due to the alkaloid caffeine