The chemistry of low molecular weight black tea polyphenols

Nat Prod Rep. 2010 Mar;27(3):417-62. doi: 10.1039/b912523j. Epub 2010 Feb 10.

Abstract

This review summarises the chemistry of low molecular weight polyphenols isolated and characterised from black tea, discussing both structures identified and mechanisms of their likely formation.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Camellia sinensis / chemistry*
  • Flavonoids / chemistry*
  • Humans
  • Molecular Structure
  • Molecular Weight
  • Phenols / chemistry*
  • Plant Leaves / chemistry
  • Polyphenols
  • Tea / chemistry*

Substances

  • Flavonoids
  • Phenols
  • Polyphenols
  • Tea