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Purchasing & Storing Tea <p> Did you know that green, black, oolong and white teas all come from the same plant? Yes, wonder shrub&nbsp;<em>Camellia Sinensis</em> (tea plant) produces all of these, but it&#39;s the oxidation level of leaves that determines the style of tea. Listen to Tea Sommelier&nbsp;<a href="http://how2heroes.com/videos/profiles/about-cynthia-gold">Cynthia Gold</a> describe how to recognize good-quality loose leaf tea. Learn proper tea storage to achieve maximum shelf life. But most of all (Cynthia preaches), &quot;don&#39;t be a tea collector &mdash; drink fresh tea!&quot;</p>

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Did you know that green, black, oolong and white teas all come from the same plant? Yes, wonder shrub Camellia Sinensis (tea plant) produces all of these, but it's the oxidation level of leaves that determines the style of tea. Listen to Tea Sommelier Cynthia Gold describe how to recognize good-quality loose leaf tea. Learn proper tea storage to achieve maximum shelf life. But most of all (Cynthia preaches), "don't be a tea collector — drink fresh tea!"

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