What is Green Tea Seed Oil?
Green Tea Seed Oil is a natural vegetable oil enjoyed for centuries in China. This ancient culinary treasure is derived from the seeds of Camellia oleifera and sometimes Camellia sinensis. Occasionally a blend of oils made from the seeds of both species is utilized, but each is essentially identical for culinary purposes. The leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are also harvested and processed to make black and green tea for beverage enjoyment, while extracts of Camellia oleifera are often used in skincare products. Green Tea Seed Oil is used in China as both a daily cooking oil and to nurture dry skin and other minor health maladies. Every winter tea seed pods from Camellia tea bushes and trees on the mountainous hillsides are harvested and the pods interior seeds are gently crushed for their beneficial oil.
