News Is herbal tea real tea? What’s the story of ‘true tea’? L-theanine? We asked the experts. June 19, 2021Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAYComments Off on Is herbal tea real tea? What’s the story of ‘true tea’? L-theanine? We asked the experts. True tea, which comes from the plant camellia sinensis, carries a number of health benefits and stress-relieving components.