A Nagaland University-led multi-institutional research has unveiled the hidden health potential of tea blossoms—often discarded as agricultural byproducts. The study reveals that these delicate flowers are rich in potent bioactive compounds, positioning them as a promising natural source for health supplements and functional beverages.

While tea leaves dominate global research and consumption, blossoms remain largely overlooked. This study marks the first systematic effort in Assam—one of the world’s largest tea-producing regions—to analyse the biochemical richness of tea blossoms from seven premium cultivars, shifting the traditional focus away from leaves.

According to the researchers, nutraceutical companies could harness tea blossom extracts to create natural energy boosters, relaxat

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