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Black Tea CO₂ Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
Black Tea CO₂ Extract (Camellia Sinensis)
Black tea leaf CO₂ extract · Tannic, woody, malty and softly sweet
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Our Black Tea CO₂ Extract is a rare and exceptionally sophisticated botanical material obtained from the gently processed leaves of Camellia sinensis. Using advanced supercritical CO₂ extraction, this ingredient captures the full therapeutic spectrum of black tea in its purest, most concentrated form. Unlike traditional solvent extractions, CO₂ preserves the delicate polyphenols, theaflavins, tannins, volatile compounds, and natural pigments that give black tea its unmistakable depth.
The result is a rich, warm, and naturally complex extract that elevates skincare, perfumery, wellness formulations, and artisanal product development.
Black Tea has been revered for centuries not only as a beloved beverage, but also as a symbol of refinement, clarity, and restoration. Its leaves contain some of the most potent natural antioxidants found in the plant kingdom. Through CO₂ extraction, these protective molecules remain intact and fully bioavailable, making this extract a powerful ally for formulations that target skin rejuvenation, environmental defense, and oxidative protection.
Specifications
- Botanical name: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
- Family: Theaceae
- Material: Black tea leaf CO₂ extract
- Part used: Processed tea leaves
- Extraction: Supercritical CO₂; confirm process conditions and any co-solvent
- Supplier-listed INCI: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Appearance: Viscous, deep amber-toned material
- Country of origin: Bulgaria
- Solubility listed: Oil-, alcohol- and butter-soluble; water-insoluble
- Perfumery note: Middle to base; fixative
The existing 0.1–2% typical range is supplier guidance and must be reconciled with the actual batch specification and end-use assessment.
Aromatic Profile
Deep and enveloping, with tannic dryness, malted warmth, soft sweetness, woods, earth and hints of dried fruit and smoke. Complex, persistent and tea-like.
Composition & Formulation
The description names polyphenols, catechins, theaflavins, tannins and natural pigments but provides no batch assay.
- Obtain quantified analytical data before claiming these constituents or antioxidant performance.
- Confirm extraction conditions, co-solvent use, residuals, contaminants and marker compounds.
- Do not describe the extract as fully bioavailable or therapeutically superior without evidence.
- Assess colour, odour, solubility and stability in the finished formula.
Applications
- Niche and botanical perfumery
- Tea, woody, gourmand, amber and smoky accords
- Oil serums, balms and anhydrous skincare after safety review
- Aromatic candles, soaps and diffuser concepts
- Aromatherapy-style products for sensory positioning
Blending Direction
Combines with bergamot, ginger, cacao, vanilla, sandalwood, cedarwood, patchouli, labdanum, spices, dried-fruit notes and soft florals.
Safety & Handling
- For external use only; do not ingest.
- Patch test the finished formulation.
- The statements “non-toxic,” “non-sensitising” and a three-year shelf life require product-specific support and are not treated as guarantees.
- Use current COA, SDS, allergens, extraction-residual and IFRA documentation.
- Avoid antioxidant, anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory, barrier-repair or therapeutic claims without substantiation.
- Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air.
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