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.