Black Tea CO₂ Extract (Camellia Sinensis)

Black Tea CO₂ Extract (Camellia Sinensis)

A botanical CO₂ extract from processed tea leaves of Camellia Sinensis.

Its aromatic profile is deep and tea-like, with tannic dryness, malted warmth, soft sweetness, woods, earth and hints of dried fruit and smoke.

At a Glance

• Botanical name: Camellia sinensis
• Plant part: Processed tea leaves
• Extraction: Supercritical CO₂

Specifications

• Botanical name: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
• Family: Theaceae
• Material: Black tea leaf CO₂ extract
• Part used: Processed tea leaves
• Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
• INCI: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
• Appearance: Viscous, deep amber-toned material
• Country of origin: Bulgaria
• Solubility: Oil-, alcohol- and butter-soluble; water-insoluble
• Perfumery note: Middle to base; fixative

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

A concentrated botanical CO₂ extract for compatible aromatic or cosmetic formulations.

Technical Details

• Extraction: Supercritical CO₂
• Plant part: Processed tea leaves

Formulation Notes

• Use in diluted aromatic formulations
• Introduce gradually when building the finished aroma
• Store tightly closed and protected from heat, light and air

Applications

Natural Perfumery

• Botanical perfume oils and fragrance compositions
• Use as a middle to base; fixative in perfume oils and solid fragrances
• Small-batch natural perfumery and accord building

Safety

• For external use only; do not ingest.
• Do not apply undiluted to the skin.
• Use at a level appropriate to the finished formulation and current supplier or industry guidance.
• Patch test the finished formulation before topical use.
• Avoid contact with eyes, mucous membranes and damaged skin.
• Store tightly closed away from heat, light and air.