Eager to break China’s monopoly on tea, the British were actively seeking alternative sources. In the early 19th century, ...
China, 2737 BC. The emperor (and amateur herbalist) Shen Nung is sitting underneath a camellia sinensis tree while a servant is boiling some water for him to drink. A gust of wind blows some ...
Tea has become one of the three most popular non-alcoholic beverages in the world because of its unique flavor and good health benefits (Liang et al., 2021; Xing et al., 2024). Gallic acid (GA) is a ...
Ovarian development is a key physiological process that holds great significance in the reproduction of the Chinese mitten crab (Eriocheir sinensis), which is an economically important crab species ...