Green Tea Absolute
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Part: Leaves
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction
Origin: France
Description: Green tea is prepared from the leaves of Camellia sinensis. There is a variety of green tea that are cultivated in many countries. It is harvested from a small tree which grows up to the height of 30ft and belongs to the Theaceae family. It is also recognized by the names of bladder seaweed and green tea.
Color: Amber color liquid.
Common Uses: In natural perfumery Green Tea Absolute can be used to produce sweet-herbaceous notes in certain floral perfumes. These notes include Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Gardenia, Sweet Pea, Freesia; and to produce new effects in wood or aldehydic perfumes or non-floral types in general.
As an intensifier of Clary Sage, Melaleuca bracteata, Michelia Leaf oil, or other tea-like fragrances.
Green Tea Absolute can also be used in culinary creations, herbal bouquets, and sacred essences, green accords, amber bases, new mown hay, Russian leather, Fougere and Chypre.
Consistency: Viscous.
Note: Top
Strength of Aroma: Strong
Blends well with: Citruses, Clary Sage, Violet Leaf, and Palmarosa.
Aromatic Scent: Lightly sweet, leathery, herbaceous bouquet with a balsamic woody undertone.