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Chemical information regarding the five main tea types.
| Tea type | # of chemicals (specific∗) | Chemical types involved | # of reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green | 133 (101) | 19 | 55 |
| Black | 67 (39) | 9 | 31 |
| Dark | 24 (11) | 9 | 18 |
| Oolong | 55 (39) | 8 | 17 |
| White | 25 (12) | 5 | 17 |
∗Number of specific TBCs in the corresponding tea type.
