I love learning about the science of tea — The Hidden Half of L-Theanine NOBODY Talks About | NEW (2026) Science Reveals What It ACTUALLY Does (18 minute video):

In this video:

  • The science of ammonium toxicity and how tea plants "detox" using theanine.
  • How L-theanine acts as a high-speed nitrogen storage molecule.
  • Plant Stress Defense: Why insects and temperature change your tea’s chemistry, and how L-theanine stands at the center of it all.
  • Tea Processing Secrets: Why green tea and yellow tea have the highest theanine levels compared to oolong, black, or white teas.