Effects of leaf ages, altitude and clone types on nutrient elements and antioxidant activity of tea (Camellia sinensis L. (O) Kuntze) in tropical conditions

• Published in: Applied Food Research Vol. 5; no. 2; p. 101110
• Main Authors: Murdiono, Wisnu Eko, Salman, Nur Amirah Syafiqah, Razak, Nor Asma Ab, Halmi, Mohd. Izuan Effendy, Yong, Jean Wan Hong, Jalil, Abbe Maleyki Mhd, Burslem, David F.R.P., Mahmud, Khairil
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.12.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: Antioxidant activity; Botanik; Botany; Camellia sinensis; Food Science; Highland tea; Horticulture; Leaf ages; Livsmedelsvetenskap; Lowland tea; Nutrient element; Tea clone; Trädgårdsvetenskap/hortikultur; Nutrient element; Lowland tea; Camellia sinensis; Highland tea; Leaf ages; Tea clone; Antioxidant activity

Tea is a globally popular heritage beverage consumed by over three billion people. The unique taste and health benefits of tea are linked to its nutrient composition and antioxidant activity (AOA). As a plant species, tea’s nutrient elements and AOA vary based on season, altitude, clone type and lea...