Climate change is affecting the growing and harvesting of tea
Thursday, October 20, 2016 - 08:31
in Biology & Nature
Whether it's a farmer's crops or our own skin, bug bites are something few of us seek out or covet. But the nibble of a green leafhopper is the secret to the sweet flavor and honeyed aroma of an oolong tea known as Oriental Beauty. The bug's bite sparks a chemical response in the plant, enhancing flavors that delight tea drinkers.