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Tea cultivation in Japan
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tea plantation; tea harvesting Camellia sinensis Caffeine content of popular drinks. tea processing; withering Matcha tea: teapot kombucha
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Tea cultivation in Japan
tea plantation; tea harvesting
Camellia sinensis
tea processing; withering
Matcha
tea: teapot
kombucha
The secret to brewing a good cup of tea
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Fruit. Grape. Vitis vinifera. Blauer Portugieser. Wine. Wine grape. Autumn. Grape leaves. Two clusters of Blauer Portugieser grapes on the vine.
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Herbal teas in white porcelain dishes over a bamboo background.
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