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Leaves are infused in hot water and used as the drink. Leaves are antimicrobial, antioxidant, antitumor, cardiotonic, diuretic, expectorant, stimulant and astringent.
China, Japan, Korea
It grows in evergreen broad-leaved forests, and thickets at altitudes of 100- 2200 m asl.
Known for its soothing properties; a symbol of elegance and beauty in many cultures and traditions.
It is an evergreen, multi-stemmed shrub growing up to 3 m tall.
Stems are woody and upright, with branching occurring along the length. Branches typically grow in a densely pyramidal or upright pattern.
The leaves are 4–15 cm long and 2–5 cm broad. The young, light green leaves are preferably harvested for tea production; they have short white hairs on the underside. Older leaves are deeper green.
The flowers are yellow-white, 2.5–4 cm in diameter, with 7 to 8 petals.
It produces a small, brown capsule fruit that splits open to release seeds after flowering.
Flowering: October-December.