Is Your Tea Really Tea? Food Regulator Clarifies What Can Be Called “Tea”
The next time you sip a cup labeled “herbal tea” or “flower tea,” it may come with a different designation altogether. India’s food regulator, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), has clarified that only products derived from Camellia sinensis can legally be called “tea,” tightening rules around naming and labeling in the…